What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute Care Med/Surg - Per Diem Nights position at OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER?
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
The primary role of the LPN is to provide clinical support, under the direction of the clinical supervisors and/or RN professional to ensure smooth patient flow and physician and patient satisfaction. Serves as a liaison between the patients and the provider. Administers medications and treatments as per RN orders and completes all assigned tasks.
Qualifications:
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Current and valid BLS/CPR Certification by American Heart Association
- The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs
- A strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers
- Dedication to ongoing education
- The ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus
- Excellent customer service skills
- Fluency in the Spanish language preferred
