LPN - Ambulatory

About the role

The Ambulatory Licensed Practical Nurse is a member of the collaborative interdisciplinary team. The Ambulatory Licensed Practical Nurse utilizes the care process consistent with their license and within their scope of practice. The practice of nursing as an Ambulatory Licensed Practical Nurse includes performing tasks and responsibilities such as case finding; reinforcing the patient and family teaching program through health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care, under the direction of a Registered Nurse or licensed Physician.

The Registered Nurse oversees any necessary coordination of the interdisciplinary plan of care and ensures its consistency with the medical treatment plan. Licensed care providers document both objective and subjective physical findings and interventions according to standards, organizational policy, and procedural guidelines. The Licensed Practical Nurse actively supports performance improvement initiatives by participating in educational activities and assumes responsibility for continued professional and personal growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding, health teaching, health counseling, and provision of supportive and restorative care.
• Document objective and subjective physical findings and interventions.
• Participate in performance improvement and educational activities.
• Demonstrate department-specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
• Adhere to standards, organizational policies, and procedural guidelines.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current licensure as an LPN in the State of New Jersey.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers (BLSHCP).

Work Environment

• Potential exposure to hazards and risks of the hospital environment, including infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, and hazardous substances.
• Considerable reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.
• Extensive standing and walking.
• Frequent lifting of approximately 25 to 50 pounds; occasional lifting of 50 to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Pushing and pulling of heavy equipment.
• Some departments require the ability to distinguish colors.
• Periodic travel to other department locations is expected.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plans with employer contributions.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care.
• Wellness programs.
• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance.

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.