LPN at RWJBarnabas Health

LPNReq #:

Category:Nursing

Status:Full-Time

Shift:Day

Facility:Monmouth Medical Center - Southern Campus

Department:Wound Care Center

Location:

MMC Southern Campus, 600 River Road, Lakewood, NJ 08701

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to work in the Wound Care Center, at Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus.

Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus is a fully accredited acute care hospital dedicated to providing the finest medical and health care services to the residents of Ocean and Monmouth counties. An affiliate of the RWJBarnabas Health system, Monmouth South is a sister hospital to Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch.

Monmouth South is the only hospital in the region to provide private rooms on all of its inpatient units, providing an environment more conducive to healing. Several other enhancements have been made to provide superior service to Lakewood and surrounding region as well including the Better Health Senior Membership Program, state-of-the-art Geriatrics Institute, and an expansion of cancer services.

Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus is conveniently located on Route 9 in Lakewood and is committed to helping patients live their best lives by getting them back to the activities that are most important to them, sooner.

Qualifications:

Required:

+ Graduated from an accredited program of Practical Nursing

+ Strong communication and organizational skills

+ Proficient computer skills

Certifications and Licenses Required:

+ Licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse

+ BLS certification from AHA

+ Maintains required Heart Saver CPR Certification/course completion status

Preferred:

+ Two or more years nursing experience

+ Wound Care experience

+ HBO Certification preferred or must attend and successfully pass an HBO Training Course upon hire

Scheduling Requirements:

+ Day shift, 40 hours per week

Essential Functions:

+ Provide wound care services to patients in a timely manner

+ Provide patient education and support for the treatment of wounds, including but not limited to diagnosis, treatment planning, management, discharge planning, and follow up documentation as well as health promotion programs

+ Provide care based on scientific principles/nursing theory and evidence based practice

+ Involve patient/family in developing plan of care

+ Recognize change in patient s condition and intervene appropriately

+ Prioritize nursing actions, reflecting patient s needs, acuity and desired outcomes

+ Implement physician orders accurately within appropriate time frames

+ Demonstrate competency in core and unit-specific clinical skills

+ Identify continuing care needs of patient for the discharge plan

+ Perform hyperbaric oxygen therapy related duties

+ Ensure HIPAA Compliance

+ In the absence of the front desk coordinator, schedules patients for outpatient wound care and HBO therapy, performs patient check-in and registration, as needed

+ Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer