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 LPN collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to provide patient and family-centered nursing care to diverse patient populations. Assist the unit Leadership Team to maintain safe and quality clinical standards, while supporting efforts to improve the patient experience. Responsible for ensuring assigned patients receive all medications, treatments, and nursing care as directed. Completes all required nursing documentation.

 

• Follow a plan of care for assigned patients. Consistently, accurately, and independently complete all tasks associated with the nursing care assignment.
• Continuously identify and address all patient and family needs.
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients, families, and visitors delivered with sensitivity and respect.
• Assist with the admission and discharge process under the supervision of the RN.
• Administer medications and treatments as needed.
• Evaluate and document patient responses to interventions with escalation to the RN as appropriate.
• Report any changes in the patient's clinical condition to the primary RN and/or Charge Nurse.
• Respond to all emergency situations on the unit.
• Communicate and collaborate with the Nursing team to solve complex issues related to patient care.
• Participate and represent the Nursing team on committees, as requested by the Nurse Leader.
• Maintains professional competence through timely completion of all required education and training.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

• Completion of an accredited LPN program
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Minimum of 1 year LPN experience preferred

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Starting at $28.93 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.


Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.