Licensed Practical Nurse

Location US-NJ-CAMDEN
Job ID
38215
Category
Technician or Technologist
Shift
1
Type
Full Time
Department Name
Addiction Medicine 800 Cooper Street

About Us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs.  Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.

Short Description

Adheres to Departmental procedures, fulfilling compliance with Life, Safety, Fire and
Hazardous waste requirements.

Triage/Coordinates and performs direct patient care and clinical flow.

Prepares patients for providers, assisting with exams, assisting provider with suture
preparation, carrying out orders, (i.e.; various supplies/tests/ X-Rays/dispensing of
medications.)

Provides health assessments, preps for physicals, completes calibration of equipment, and
performs various testing to include,(Pod’s, Respiratory approvals, Spirometry, Audiograms,
EKG's, Drug Testing, Timms testing, Breath and Saliva Alcohols, Venipuncture etc.

Enters and oversees data entry with SYSTOC computer system.

Stocks and orders medications and medical/surgical supplies.

Reviews physical/tests results with provider and handles phone calls (i.e.; case
management, testing/physical results).

Experience Required

     A nonexempt position responsible for the nursing care under the supervision of physicians,

     providers and/or registered nurse(s).

 

     May be involved in both the clinical and administrative areas including physical    

     assessments, medication administration, promotion of wellness through patient education

     and teaching, care of the patient environment and organizational tasks.

 

     Maintains working knowledge of regulatory standards and is accountable to sustain these

     standards in daily operations.

 

     Initiates and implements patient teaching plans.

 

     Clinical direction, oversight and competency review is provided by medical providers and

     ambulatory professional development team in coordination with office management.

 

Education Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.

License/Certification Requirements

Current New Jersey LPN License (Licensed Practical Nurse).

BLS issued by the American Heart Association

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