LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) | LONG TERM CARE UNIT (11-2) |FULL TIME DAY E/O WEEKEND (21467)

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Long Term Care.

Responsibilities

• Collects data from patients, family or significant others and records on Initial Data Base form; performs twenty-four-hour nursing assessment and provides data to RN for MDS inclusion.
• Contributes to the formulation and updating of plan of care and implements plan of care under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Gives direct nursing care to assigned patients (e.g., medications, treatments, dressing changes, resident care, TPR) according to established standards.
• Recognizes changes in patient condition and responds appropriately, notifying charge nurse as needed.
• Documents pertinent information regarding patient's responses and nursing interventions in patient's medical record.
• Administers medication according to hospital policies; understands and monitors age specific data including meds, lab/diagnostic results.
• Applies principles of infection control and safety in the performance of patient care.
• Communicates effectively with charge nurse and other members of the health care team regarding patient's needs and/or changes in condition.
• Responds appropriately in crisis situations; able to prioritize.
• Reports significant unit problems to the charge nurse.
• Demonstrates understanding and complies with all regulatory agencies; able to assume charge in the absence of a charge nurse.
• Delivers patient care responsibilities with knowledge of patient growth and development appropriate to the ages of patients served and in compliance with the Bill of Rights.
• Participates in patient teaching and nursing research activities (CQI).
• Provides customer service demonstrating respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience and helpfulness; all responses timely, professional, caring, and respectful.
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Assesses gaps in policies and procedures and creates necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.
• Understands and adheres to the Medical Center's Code of Conduct; familiar with the Medical Center's Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.
• Orients patient and family to new environment; develops rapport with patients' family and/or significant others.
• Orients LPNs, Nurses' Aides (Certified Nurse Aides) as required.
• Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Participates in unit committees and in CQI activities as assigned.
• Participates in patient care conferences and in staff development activities as required.
• Assists other personnel as needed; performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.

Qualifications

• Current NJ Licensed Practical Nurse license required.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required.
• IV Certification required.
• Experience in: Med pass, Encore, and Dressing change.
• Successful completion of Progressive Care Orientation Program required.
• Clinical nursing skills appropriate for an LPN.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Speaks, reads and writes English to the extent required by the position.
• Graduation from an accredited school of practical nursing or equivalent education as described by the state education law required.

Physical Demands

• Work in all patient care areas; contact with patients, visitors, staff.
• Frequent prolonged standing/walking.
• Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers patients.
• Protective clothing worn: face shield, gloves, impermeable gown, particulate respirator.

Pay

Base pay $35.55 – $39.92 per hour based on experience. Differentials: Evening $1.75/hr, Night $1.85/hr, Weekend $1.25/hr.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including competitive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Generous time off policy with ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave, and nine paid holidays.
• Robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs for ongoing professional development.