Job description
Overview:
Who We Are
Patient focused, community oriented, conveniently located and equipped with technology that rivals the nation's most prestigious healthcare systems, Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center offers a comprehensive and growing array of services delivered by caring and highly skilled medical professionals. We're proud of the therapeutic and administrative upgrades we have made. Mountainside Medical Center has been serving Montclair and its surrounding New Jersey communities since 1891. The physicians, nurses and volunteers who are a part of the Mountainside family are your friends and neighbors. We're your community, your hospital and team, working hard for you.
Qualifications:
Licensed Practical Nurse LPN, Immediate Care Unit IMC, Full Time, Variable
Who We Are
Patient focused, community oriented, conveniently located and equipped with technology that rivals the nation's most prestigious healthcare systems, Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside Medical Center offers a comprehensive and growing array of services delivered by caring and highly skilled medical professionals. We're proud of the therapeutic and administrative upgrades we have made. Mountainside Medical Center has been serving Montclair and its surrounding New Jersey communities since 1891. The physicians, nurses and volunteers who are a part of the Mountainside family are your friends and neighbors. We're your community, your hospital and team, working hard for you.
Hackensack Meridian
Health Mountainside Medical Center is proud to continue to provide world-class health care services in a community setting. Our 365 bed medical center has successfully transitioned from a stand-alone facility to being part of Hackensack Meridian
Health, the most comprehensive and truly integrated network in New Jersey. Mountainside is a joint venture between Hackensack Meridian
Health and Ardent Health Services, one of the country's leading private hospital management companies.
We are looking for a dynamic and passionate LPN to join the Mountainside Medical GroupTeam!
- or, Office Manager or Cl
What You'll Do
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) functions as a Nurse working in a provider’s office.
The successful candidate will be able to:
The successful candidate will be able to:
- Under the supervision of the Clinical Coordinator and/or Director of Clinical Operations, screen, interview, counsel and provide direct patient care. Document all clinical observations, findings, and services provided in the patient’s electronic medical record (EMR). Report all abnormal observations and findings to the appropriate medical provider in a timely manner verbally or via skype.
- Obtain and document all vital signs including height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, respiration, pulse, pain assessment, body mass index (BMI), and last menstrual period (LMP). Assist patients in completing assessment forms including, but not limited to, Consents, Depression (PHQ), Functional Assessment and Patient Education Tool, as per Center protocols.
- Administer medications and treatments, and fulfilling specific orders designated by the practitioners (immunizations, PPD, Inhalation Treatments, etc.) according to nursing standard and Center protocols.
- Administer and appropriately document the following tests and procedures as ordered by providers including but not limited to: EKGs, CLIA waived Testing and Venipuncture /obtaining Labs Specimens. Assist with examinations and procedures (i.e. colposcopy, pelvic exam, urinary catheterization, endometrial biopsies, LEEP, IUD insertions, etc.), as needed and as per national standards and Center protocols.
- Conduct patient education and demonstrate proper use of assisted devices including walkers, canes and crutches; escorting patients when necessary.
- Responsible for retrieving appropriate laboratory, diagnostic and radiology reports as requested.
- Assist in transporting paperwork, and other materials between sites when appropriate.
- Review Rx, Results and Office voicemail folders daily and the, Nurse/ physician pools, daily for tasks, follow-ups as assigned, send Urgent Lab Recall and Missed Appointment letters, as required.
- Responsible for notifying Clinical Coordinator of supply and medication shortages in a timely manner for ordering and replenishment of supplies.
- Immediately notify the Clinical Coordinat
Qualifications:
What You'll Bring
- Graduate of Accredited Nursing School Program
- 1 year experience working as a nurse
- NJ LPN license required
- BLS certification required
- Previous experience in Nursing with both Adult and Pediatric patients
- Ability to multitask, can work in a fast-paced clinical environment, can engage patients, peers, and supervisors in a dedicated, comforting, respectful and effective way and has the ability to adapt to change.
- Working experience with electronic medical records (EMR) software.
- Basic skills in a Microsoft environment: MS Outlook, Word and Excel
What We Offer
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k with Company match
- Company paid basic life insurance and long term disability coverage
- Generous paid time off, including an additional extended illness bank
- 6 Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Advancement and career development opportunities
Hackensack Meridian
Health Mountainside Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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