PRACTICE LPN
About Us
At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies, and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development. Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.
About the Role
A nonexempt position responsible for the nursing care under the supervision of physicians, providers, and/or registered nurse(s). May be involved in both the clinical and administrative areas including physical assessments, medication administration, promotion of wellness through patient education and teaching, care of the patient environment, and organizational tasks. Maintains working knowledge of regulatory standards and is accountable to sustain these standards in daily operations. Initiates and implements patient teaching plans. Clinical direction, oversight, and competency review are provided by medical providers and the ambulatory professional development team in coordination with office management.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care under the supervision of physicians, providers, and/or registered nurse(s).
- Perform physical assessments and administer medications.
- Promote wellness through patient education and teaching.
- Maintain the patient environment and handle organizational tasks.
- Maintain working knowledge of regulatory standards and ensure compliance in daily operations.
- Initiate and implement patient teaching plans.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
- Current New Jersey LPN License (Licensed Practical Nurse).
- BLS issued by the American Heart Association.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits program for full and part-time employees, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.
- Competitive rates and compensation programs.
- Opportunities for career growth through professional development.