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Licensed Practical Nurse - Federally Qualified Health Center - Atlantic City

Location: Pleasantville, NJ  |  Position Status: Per Diem/Pool  |  Position Shift: Days
The ambulatory licensed practical nurse is a member of the collaborative interdisciplinary team. The ambulatory licensed practical nurse utilizes the care process consistent with their license and within their scope of practice. The practice of nursing as an ambulatory licensed practical nurse is defined as performing tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case-finding, reinforcing the patient and family teaching program through health teaching, health counseling and provision of supportive and restorative care under the direction of a registered nurse or licensed physician. The registered nurse is responsible for overseeing any necessary coordination of the interdisciplinary plan of care and provides for its consistency with the medical treatment plan.

Licensed care providers are responsible for utilizing the care process relative to their scope of practice and knowledge base, documenting both objective and subjective physical findings and interventions. All patient care activities are administered according to standards, organizational policy and procedural guidelines.

The licensed practical nurse actively supports performance improvement initiatives by participating in educational activities. The licensed practical nurse assumes responsibility for continued professional and personal growth.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Current licensure as an LPN in the State of New Jersey. Current BLS HCP.

SPECIALTY EXPERIENCE

Family Medicine/Urgent Care

3-5 years of clinical experience, including pediatric experience, required. Strong organizational skills preferred.

 

Internal Medicine

3-5 years of clinical experience in medical/surgical required. Strong organizational skills preferred.

 

Pediatric Pulmonary

3-5 years of pediatric nursing experience required. Strong organizational skills preferred.

 

 

 

Trauma Outpatient

3-5 years of medical/surgical experience required. Strong organizational skills preferred.

 

Clinic Services

3-5 years of clinical experience in medical/surgical required. Strong organizational skills preferred.

 

Infectious Disease

3-5 years of clinical experience in medical/surgical required. Strong organizational skills preferred.

 

Mission Services

3-5 years of clinical experience in medical/surgical required. Strong organizational skills preferred.


PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Demonstrates the ability to perform the department-specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous substances and potential injury.

  • Considerable reaching, stooping, kneeling and crouching.
  • Extensive standing and walking.
  • Lifting approximately 25 to 50 pounds frequently.
  • Lifting approximately 50 to 100 pounds with assistance occasionally.
  • Pushing and pulling of heavy equipment.


Some departments require the ability to distinguish colors.

Essential functions of this position are listed on the department-specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to the patient care unit leadership.

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.tion.

AtlantiCare is an equal opportunity employer that takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.
Amanda Pastore
Talent Acquisition Partner
Applicants only. We are not accepting inquiries or solicitations from recruiters/search firms.

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We believe that healthcare should be a rewarding career. That’s why we offer excellent compensation, exceptional health and wellness benefits, and internal resources and programs to support professional growth for our team members. Here, you’ll find everything you need to pursue your calling of caring for others, knowing that you’re working for an organization dedicated to your overall well-being.

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The spirit of collaboration is alive and well at AtlantiCare. We empower our teams to be agents of change within our system. We encourage growth and support advancement. Our shared vision for advancing the health of the communities and people we serve guides us to do what’s right for each patient, our healthcare delivery system and the practice of medicine as a whole. We teach, grow and advance medicine together.

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