About this role
The Ambulatory Licensed Practical Nurse is a member of the collaborative interdisciplinary team. The Ambulatory Licensed Practical Nurse utilizes the care process consistent with their license and within their scope of practice. The practice of nursing as a Ambulatory Licensed Practical Nurse is defined as performing tasks and responsibilities within the framework of case finding; reinforcing the patient and family teaching program through health teaching, health counseling and provision of supportive and restorative care, under the direction of a Registered Nurse or licensed Physician. The Registered Nurse is responsible to oversee any necessary coordination of the interdisciplinary plan of care and provides for its consistency with the medical treatment plan.
Licensed care providers responsible for utilizing the care process relative to their scope of practice and knowledge base, document both objective and subjective physical findings and interventions. All patient care activities are administered according to standards, organizational policy and procedural guidelines.
The Licensed Practical Nurse actively supports performance improvement initiatives by participating in educational activities. The Licensed Practical Nurse assumes responsibility for continued professional and personal growth.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Current licensure as LPN in the State of New Jersey. Current BLSHCP.
SPECIALITY EXPERIENCE
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Family Medicine/Urgent Care |
3-5 years clinical experience including pediatric experience required; strong organizational skills preferred.
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Internal Medicine |
3-5 years clinical experience in medical/ surgical required; strong organizational skills preferred.
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Pediatric Pulmonary |
3-5 years pediatric nursing experience required; strong organizational skills preferred.
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Trauma Outpatient |
3-5 years medical/surgical experience required; strong organizational skills preferred.
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Clinic Services |
3-5 years clinical experience in medical/ surgical required; strong organizational skills preferred.
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Infectious Disease |
3-5 years clinical experience in medical/ surgical required; strong organizational skills preferred.
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Mission Services |
3-5 years clinical experience in medical/surgical required; strong organizational skills preferred. |
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Demonstrates the ability to perform the department specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous substances, and potential injury.
- considerable reaching, stooping, kneeling and crouching
- extensive standing and walking
- lifting approximately 25 to 50 pounds frequently
- lifting approximately 50 to 100 pounds with assistance occasionally
- pushing and pulling of heavy equipment
Some departments require the ability to distinguish colors. Essential functions of this position are listed on the department specific Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to the patient care unit leadership.
The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
Total Rewards at AtlantiCare
At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans with employer contributions
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
Wellness Programs to help you thrive
Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more
Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.
Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.
Other facts
About AtlantiCare
AtlantiCare is an integrated system of services designed to help people achieve optimal health. It does so by focusing on customer needs and expectations to provide accessible, comprehensive services of superior quality and value. AtlantiCare is comprised of AtlantiCare Regional Health Services including AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center with three locations, ambulatory services and AtlantiCare Physician Group; the AtlantiCare Foundation, and AtlantiCare Health Solutions, an accountable care organization.
The region’s largest healthcare organization and largest non-casino employer, AtlantiCare’s more than 6,500 employees and 900 physicians and providers serve the community in more than 100 locations throughout six counties in New Jersey. AtlantiCare and its business units are governed by boards comprised of volunteer community leaders. AtlantiCare’s focus is to serve the community as a provider of health and wellness services.
AtlantiCare is committed to building healthy communities through partnerships with local organizations that share its interest in health. AtlantiCare’s primary service offering of Healthcare Delivery, integrated with the complementary and strategic service offerings of Health Information and Health Solutions, is focused on delivering value at every stage of an individual’s health (healthy, at-risk, episodically ill or chronically ill). Together, these services offer the elements necessary to achieve, maintain or return each member of the community to optimal health.
AtlantiCare’s Mission, Vision and Values
Mission: We make a difference in health and healing, one person at a time, through trusting relationships.
Vision: AtlantiCare builds healthy communities.
Values: Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, Respect, Service.
To make an appointment, call our access center at 1-888-569-1000, and learn more about us at www.atlanticare.org.
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What you'll do
- The Licensed Practical Nurse performs tasks within their scope of practice, including patient care activities and documentation of findings. They also support performance improvement initiatives and participate in educational activities.
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