Licensed Practical Nurse - Allergy/Immunology -Physician Practice
Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: March 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: Our team members are the heart of what makes us
better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live
better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With
a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are
team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning.
It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for
our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our
mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive
change. The primary role of the Licensed Practical Nurse is to
provide clinical support, under the direction of the clinical
supervisors and/or RN professional to ensure smooth patient flow
and physician and patient satisfaction. Serves as a liaison between
the patients and the provider. Administers medications and
treatments as per RN orders and completes all assigned tasks.
Responsibilties: A day in the life of a Licensed Practical Nurse at
Hackensack Meridian Health includes: - Complies with appropriate
physician orders. - Observes, reports and assists in meeting
patient needs as per plan of care. - Records vital signs, intake
and output other related responsibilities. - Supports/reinforces
patient teaching and discharge planning. - Assists patients with
personal hygiene, nutrition and daily activities. - Appropriately
utilizes and cares for technical equipment and supplies. - Assists
physicians with medical treatments, exams and surgical procedures
appropriate to the unit. - Reports timely and accurate changes in
the patient's condition, including a change in vital signs and/or
blood sugars. Turns in assignment sheet for evaluation. - Adapts
work schedule to meet the needs of the unit. Ensures adequate
staffing needs are met through willingness to float. -
Appropriately participates in emergent situations. Assists with and
reassures patients and families. - Assignments are accurately
completed with appropriate supervisory counseling. - Completes
patient related activities within scheduled time periods. -
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care,
based on physical, psychosocial, education, safety, and related
criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned
service area. - Appropriately completes data collection, plan of
care and intervention of patient care. Utilizes data information
systems appropriately. - Clinical practice accurately reflects Code
of Ethics, Board of Nursing and the New Jersey Department of Health
regulations, JCAHO and institutional policies and procedures and
promotes professional ethics/standards. - Other duties and/or
projects as assigned. - Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies
and standards of behavior. Qualifications: Education, Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities Required: - The ability to learn quickly and
adapt to changing patient needs. - A strong sense of accountability
for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers. -
Dedication to ongoing education. - The ability and passion to
deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of
patient focus. - Excellent customer service skills Education,
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: - Fluency in the Spanish
language preferred Licenses and Certifications Required: - Licensed
Practical Nurse. - AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP
Certification. If you feel that the above description speaks
directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply
today!
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