Licensed Practical Nurse Emergency Room

Job Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) functions as part of the patient care team to achieve goals established for both the individual patient and the clinical service. The LPN assists the Physician, Registered Nurse (RN), Nurse Practitioner (NP) and Physicians Assistants (PA) in various aspects of medical treatment and testing. Functions include being part of the patient care team in efforts to achieve goals established for both the individual patient and the clinical service. Is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors / walls / ceiling tiles / unsecured areas) and medical errors.

The LPN participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care based on the objectives, standards, and policies of practical nursing. LPN work under the supervision and direction of a RN and / or Physicians.

Essential Functions

Completion of admission history (no initial assessment)

Home medication reconciliation

Normal saline flushes

Environment of care checklist for SI patients

Fingerstick & insulin coverage

All PO, SQ, IM medications

Oxygen administration and titration per protocol

Skin / Wound dressing changes and treatments

Update Braden and Falls Risk assessment

Venipuncture for the purpose of obtaining blood specimens

ordering specialty bed

v / s – TPR, BP, pulse ox

SCD

Feeding pumps

Lifting device

In an emergency ONLY : Transcribes physicians’ orders in accordance with appropriate Standards.

Maintains emergency equipment and supplies which are located in the nursing department.

Reports symptoms, reactions, and progress of patient to RN and appropriate action taken.

Assists patients any time need is apparent or as directed by the nurse or physician.

Assists with any procedures listed on Orientation Skills Check List that have been taught through formal training or by registered nurse or physician, i.e., ECG, urine dip stick, peak flow.

Assists with the preparation of equipment and aids physician during treatment, examination, and testing of patients in accordance with nursing standards.

Follow-up on patients calls as directed by physician and / or RN.

Gives instructions to patients as instructed by physician, nurse practitioner and physician s assistants regarding medications and treatment instructions.

Observes records and reports patient s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians and / or RN.

Documents nursing observation according to hospital policy.

Provides general nursing care to patients i.e., bathing, dressing, personal hygiene of patient

Discontinue IV hep lock

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Minimum Education / Certifications

Relevant experience and / or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Valid NJ state license to practice practical nursing.

BLS Required.

IV phlebotomy certification (preferred)

Working Conditions

Exposed to unpleasant odors, body waste, and communicable diseases. Encounters stress, emergencies, and death. On feet most of the day, lifts patients and moves heavy equipment. Interacts with family, visitors, health team members and other hospital personnel.

CareWell Health provides a salary / hourly rate range for all open positions to comply with New Jersey Law.  The rates listed for each position is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.  When determining a team member’s base salary and / or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). The salary range does not include bonuses / incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation which can be discussed in detail with your talent acquisition specialist.

The salary / hourly rate range for this position is :  $31.73 / hr-$35.69 / hr

Salary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by CareWell Health. Candidates should discuss salary / hourly compensation and details of our comprehensive benefits with our talent acquisition specialist if selected for an interview.

We offer an excellent benefit package including but not limited to the following benefit offerings :

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Basic Life and Disability Insurance

Whole Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Paid Holidays and a generous Paid Time Off Plan