Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatrics

Job Title: LPN

Location: Mountainside (MTN)

Department Name: Long Term Care

Req #: 0000240383

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $37.00 - $37.00 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse for Community Medical Center.

Community Medical Center, is a 592-bed, fully accredited acute care hospital offering area residents world-class medical treatment with the comforts of hometown care. Opened in 1961, CMC has evolved into the state's newest teaching hospital with four residency programs and Ocean County's largest and most active health care facility-caring for over 21,500 inpatients, 178,000 outpatients and 73,700 emergency department patients each year.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Graduated from an accredited program of Practical Nursing
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• Licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• BLS certification
• Maintains required Heart Saver CPR Certification/course completion status

Preferred:

• Prior experience in a behavioral health setting helpful

Scheduling Requirements:

• Per Diem Nights
• Mandatory Orientation

Essential Functions:

• Medication administration
• Group facilitation
• Vital signs
• Blood glucose monitoring
• Assisting with ADLs
• Documentation
• Ensuring a safe milieu through safety rounds and 1:1 observation

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer