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Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full Time - Night - Mountainside, NJReq #:45921

Category:LPN

Status:Full-Time

Shift:Night

Facility:Childrens Specialized Hosp

Department:Nursing LTC MTN

Location:

Children’s Specialized Hospital (CSH), 150 New Providence Road, Mountainside, NJ 07092

Job Overview:

As a Pediatric LPN, you will provide rehabilitative nursing care for pediatric patients and their families under supervision in a long-term care facility.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing

• NJ LPN license

• AHA BLS Provider

• Interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with others

• Physical stamina and ability to safely lift and move objects and people

Preferred:

• Minimum of one year of nursing experience with rehabilitation and/or pediatric experience

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• NJ LPN license

• AHA BLS Provider

Scheduling Requirements:

• Shift working, 7:00pm 7:30am

• 36 hours/week

• Full-Time

Essential Functions:

• Performs and documents nursing care within LPN scope of practice and hospital policies and procedures

• Notifies Nurse Manager / Charge Nurse of responsibilities and or changes in patient status. Takes appropriate action including recording and reporting

• Understands the importance the interdisciplinary process. Promotes continuity of nursing care and interdisciplinary interventions

• Participates in patient and family education under supervision of RN

• Recognizes and respects patient/family rights in a culturally and religiously sensitive environment of care

• Requests guidance from Manager, RN and other resources when appropriate

• Consistently appraises clinical performance and learning needs through self-evaluation

• Exhibits consistent professional behavior and is accountable for actions with regard to professional issues

• Continual contact with patients, families, visitors and all hospital departments and staff

• Contact with medications, chemicals and equipment

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Retirement Plans

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Life & Accidental Death Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Wellness Programs

• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer