Nursing Jobs in Cherry Hill Township, NJ

Licensed Practical Nurse - Newtown

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Newtown, PA

$28.05 - $35.05 / hour

SHIFT: Any (United States of America) Seeking Breakthrough Makers Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation. At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career. CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means. A Brief Overview Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for their Newtown Primary Care office. This position will be Monday-Friday and will require one evening shift per week and a rotating Saturday shift. The shift will be based on the operational need. Two years of LPN and pediatric experience is preferred. The Licensed Practical Nurse performs routine nursing care of the ill, injured or infirm under the direction of a licensed professional (RN) nurse, nurse practitioner and/or a physician. The LPN participates in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care in accordance with the scope of the LPN as defined by the State Board of Nursing and health system standards. Also supports operations through administrative duties as required. The nurse must demonstrate competence in caring for patients with moderate to complex health issues and assist the Site Manager with administrative issues which affect the clinical practices within the office as well as comply with the administrative policies and clinical protocols as outlined in policy and procedure manual. Administratively responsible to the Site Manager and Ambulatory Nursing Director for nursing practice issues. Must be willing to rotate if needed to other Care Network sites within the designated cluster. What you will do Provide and document direct nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. Nursing care is guided by physician orders and the plan of care. Patient response to care is reported to a registered nurse or physician for evaluation, intervention and modification of the plan of care. Assist other health care personnel in the delivery of patient care. Participate in maintaining the environment of care including equipment and other material resources. Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies and attending educational offerings. Supports the development of other staff and formal learners. Participate in the identification of clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and assists in performance improvement activities. The LPN may administer medications that are with their scope of practice and organizational standards only if the following conditions are met: a) the LPN has received and satisfactorily completed a Board approved educational program which requires study and supervised clinical practice intended to provide training necessary for administering immunizing agents. b)A written order has been issued by a licensed physician pertaining to an individual patient or group of patients, c) the LPN has knowledge of the health system policies and has met competency training standards. Support clinical activities related to nursing and clinic flow and make recommendations to manager for improvement in quality and effectiveness of nursing care given. Demonstrate commitment to patient safety by speaking up about safety issues and changing nursing practices to enhance safety. Share errors through system reporting mechanisms, and demonstrates shared accountability for safe practices. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein. Education Qualifications Technical Diploma License Practical Nursing Program Required Experience Qualifications At least two (2) years experience in the medical field Preferred Pediatric experience Preferred Skills and Abilities Computer Competency Basic use of a computer (mouse, keyboard, printer, USB ports). Basic use of Microsoft Office (Word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and Skype). Web browsing, intranet search, document access. Use of shared network file space. Basic use of patient facing technology. (e.g. IV pumps, point of care devices, CR monitors). Navigation and use of clinical communication systems. Information Literacy Determines the nature and extent of clinical information needed and uses the appropriate technology to access it. Accesses needed information effectively and efficiently. Evaluates information and its sources critically and appropriately incorporates it into clinical practice. Evaluates outcomes of the use of information. Information Management Literacy Navigation of the electronic health record system. Ability to locate and review specific patient data in various clinical information systems. Effectively uses clinical decision support tools. Understands policies and procedures, confidentiality, security, and privacy regulations regarding the use of clinical information systems. Ability to collect clinical data using quality improvement tools. Licenses and Certifications Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (Pennsylvania) - Pennsylvania State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (New Jersey) - New Jersey State Licensing Board - upon hire - Required and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - issued through an organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Required To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more. EEO / VEVRAA Federal Contractor | Tobacco Statement SALARY RANGE: $28.05 - $35.05 Hourly Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs. If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly. ------------------- At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting. Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.

CNA

Full-time

1 week ago

FT Unit Clerk/CNA

Atlas Post Acute at Woodbury Country Club Woodbury, NJ

Job Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to provide clerical support at the nurse's station. Clerical support includes telephone communications, typing, data entry, scheduling of resident appointments/transport and requisition of medical supplies from Central Supply. The ideal candidate has experience with medical terminology, must be able to read write and understand the English language and preferably has experience in a Skilled Nursing facility. Job Responsibilities: Delivers new admission chart to the Unit and initiates forms in preparation for admission; Faxes physician's orders daily; Delivers any faxed printouts to the appropriate department; Completes daily transfer of the vital signs and weights from the daily assignment sheet to the resident's chart; Checks the supply closet near the nurse's station and requests re-stocks, as needed; Maintans an orderly and neat nurses' station; Screens all incoming phone calls for nursing and forwards messages; Schedules appointments with physicians for residents; relays the information to the nursing staff; Initiates any phone calls to the physician, family members or personnel; Inputs data to include: daily entry of labs, new admission information on the resident's face sheet (PCC), updates and revises resident's information daily; Notifies other departments of any applicable changes; Maintains a current bathing schedule on the bath record for Certified Nurse Aides; Greets visitors, guests, customers, etc. and provides information/directions in accordance with company policies and procedures; Ensures that residents and their families receive the hightest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere, which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights; Prepares monthly nurse aide records, monthly summaries and files the prevous month's nurse aide records/summaries, as needed; Delivers lab reports to the appropriate nursing Unit daily and as needed; Acts as Relief Receptionist when the Receptionist is on meal break, break, vacation, ill or on a planned absence; Peforms other duties as assigned or requested by Management