Job Overview - Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Take on a key role as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with our client in Metuchen, NJ, where you'll deliver compassionate, hands-on patient care within a supportive team setting. Working under the guidance of an RN, you'll focus on ensuring safety and providing essential care to patients to promote their well-being and recovery. Compensation: $43/hour Location: Metuchen, NJ Schedule: 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Flexible Days (Rotating Weekends)Responsibilities as the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):
- Patient Monitoring: Perform systematic, non-interpretable data collection on patient status (physiologic, psychosocial, cognitive).
- Daily Care: Provide hygienic care, assist with ambulation and meals, and deliver pre- and post-operative care as directed.
- Safety: Ensure a safe patient environment by promptly responding to call lights and notifying RNs of any changes in patient condition.
- Care Adaptation: Tailor care to patient-specific needs, accounting for age, culture, language, and sensory impairments, and communicate effectively with patients and their families.
- Communication: Maintain regular communication with medical personnel, patients, and visitors to ensure continuity of care.
Qualifications for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN):
- Education: Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program.
- Experience: 1 year in Long-term Care or Subacute Care settings preferred.
- Licensure: Active, valid New Jersey LPN license required.
- Certification: Must have BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
- Skills: Strong communication, attention to detail, and a compassionate approach to patient care.
Application Notice:Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, TAG MedStaffing will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.