LPN

Somers Point-NJ-08244-United States

General Summary:

Provides primary clinical support to the provider, patient and their family to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient’s condition. Follows up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing of same in medical record to ensure continuity and quality of care. The ideal candidate would help provide quality patient care, is a team player, has a positive attitude, and possesses exceptional customer service while ensuring a positive patient experience, must be able to communicate effectively with patients and families, maintain a friendly demeanor, and be compassionate and understanding.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Obtains, verifies, and records health history of patients. Collects specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Obtains vital statistics and updates patient information; records notes in patient e-chart
• Provides basic patient care as ordered by physician, mid-levels and allied health professionals. 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 and health professional advice/instructions.
• Handles patient telephone inquiries regarding medical information and advice, following practice triage protocols. Handles pharmacy communications regarding patient prescriptions.
• Maintains medical supply levels in exam rooms. Responsible for instrument sterilization procedures.
• Functions according to delegated authority and follows practice policies/procedures.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and performs position responsibilities in an ethical and professional manner.
• Other similar and related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Demonstrates clinical competence in the clinical knowledge and skills area of practice, and assisting providers with procedures.
• Graduation from an approved practical nursing program.
• Minimum one year of LPN experience; medical practice setting experience preferred
• State-licensed practical nurse.
• LPN with at least one year Med/Surg experience required.
• Current NJ license required.

Why Join Us?

At Shore Physicians Group, we work hard and take pride in accomplishing our mission statement of “Treating People Well”. We are looking for employees who strive to be the best in their field and enjoy exchanging knowledge in an interactive environment.

Shore Physicians Group offers a professional, enjoyable work environment, and generous benefits including:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Certification reimbursement
• Referral incentive program
• Local community employee discounts
• Free Parking

Additional information

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Shore Physicians Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, orientation or expression; marital status, domestic partnership status, civil union status, pregnancy, race, creed, ancestry, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetic information, or veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Salary Range

• $25.07 - $33.78