LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (Full-Time)

Salary

$55,952 - $63,176

Join Us and Be Apart of the Samaritan Difference!

What You'll Do

• Under supervision of the RN, assist to implement patients’ care plan
• Maintain and communicate observations of patients’ status (i.e. physical and psychosocial)
• Instruct patient and family and administer medications as ordered by physician (included count and dispose meds)
• Document appropriately and in a timely manner in EMR
• Perform skilled care and treatments as ordered by physician, including but not limited to: catheter insertion, irrigation, colostomy care, trach care, NG tube feedings
• Provide family/caregiver with education regarding patient’s care/treatment
• Postmortem care
• Provide personal care and ADL (bath, hair washing, shave, meal preparation)
• Obtain vital signs
• Maintain safe/clean environment
• Make appropriate patient visits other than assigned case as needed
• Provide personal care and ADL’s when appropriate
• Accept other assignments as deemed appropriate

What You'll Bring

• Diploma from accredited Practical Nurse Program
• Current license as an LPN in the state of New Jersey
• One year experience in medical/surgical nursing
• Ability to perform appropriate nursing care
• Strong communication skills and ability to serve patients/families with diverse needs
• Ability to organize work to ensure productivity while maintaining quality
• Ability to document in EMR

Benefits

• Include, But Not Limited To:
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Full Medical, Dental, Vision benefits, and more.
• 403(b) with 5% employer match.
• Tuition and Mileage Reimbursement.