LPN - Surgical Associates - Vineland

A nonexempt position responsible for nursing care under the supervision of physicians and clinical services manager. May be responsible for basic clinical tasks including but not limited to, vital signs, routine blood draws, immunization, injections, point of care testing, and EKG’s and provides care that is consistent with Inspira policies and external regulations and requirements.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduation from an approved practical nursing program.
• Minimum one year of LPN experience; clinical experience preferred.
• Experience in a medical practice environment strongly preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

• State-licensed practical nurse.
• American Heart Healthcare Provider CP.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Able to operate multi-line phone system, update and modify EMR records on computer, understand medical charting, able to operate stethoscope, echocardiography (EKG) machine, ear-washing instruments, blood pressure cuff, speculums, and other nursing items.
• May involve use of walkers, wheelchairs, pulse oximetry, and oxygen tanks.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Familiarity with health care systems, regulations, policies, and functions. Understanding of documentation standards.
• Knowledge of equipment, supplies, and materials needed for medical treatment. Understanding of basic laboratory procedures including preparation and screening.
• Knowledge of infectious disease management and control and safety standards.
• Skill in reading and following written and oral medical orders.
• Skill in initiating appropriate emergency procedures.
• Skill in handling a number of tasks simultaneously.
• Skill in performing blood draws.

Position Responsibilities

Obtains, verifies, and records health history of patients. Gathers pertinent health data

through physical assessments and biological samples. Collects specimens for laboratory

analysis.

Provides basic patient care as ordered. Administers medications and treatments as

directed. Assists other health care professionals in performing exams, diagnostic

procedures and treatments, and minor medical procedures. Adheres to infection

control/safety guidelines and confidentiality policies.

Documents assessments, interventions, patient/family responses, medication

dispensed/prescribed, and test results in medical records.

Promotes wellness by providing patient education materials, communicating physician

advice/instructions.

Ability to use manual dexterity to perform medical treatments.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and diverse

patient populations.

Ability to perform mathematical calculations for drug dosages.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

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At Inspira Health, you’ll join with the area’s most dedicated and distinguished team to bring quality and compassionate care to our communities. We focus on clinical excellence, providing evidence-based care to help each patient achieve the best possible outcome. The scope and depth of our network can open many doors for your learning and career growth.

Our charitable nonprofit health care organization serves communities across southern New Jersey. The network, which traces its roots to 1899, comprises three hospitals, a comprehensive cancer center, sleep medicine, cardiac testing, digestive health and wound care, urgent care, imaging and rehabilitation, and primary and specialty physician practices in Gloucester, Cumberland, Salem and Camden counties.

Inspira is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, familial status, disability, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, nationality, sex, gender identity or expression.