"Licensed Practical Nurse"

Position Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for NJMS-Pediatrics-Adolescent Medicine. The Licensed Practical Nurse engages adolescents and young adults (AYAs) in the clinic under the guidance of a physician and Advance Practice Nurse (APN). The LPN provides clinical expertise in family planning and prevention strategies, and provides assessment, planning, and treatment of HIV/STI positive youth in the Division of Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine (DAYAM). Functions in a variety of roles including clinical, administrative, and centralized services depending on the needs of the clinic.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Provides patient care according to Rutgers protocols and policies and the professional standards of the American Nurses Association.
• Complies with all regulatory requirements, including OSHA, CLIA, Title X, CDC, DEA, and the New Jersey Department of Public Health.
• Complies with all LPN related documented workflows including the follow-up and referral procedures.
• Works collaboratively with all clinic staff and managers to contribute to a positive work environment.
• Assists the physician with the correct ordering of all labs and diagnostics in Epic EHR per follow-up procedures and ensures specimens are collected prior to patient departure from the clinic.
• Assists the physician with management of any pregnancy related follow-up of abnormal results and referrals

Minimum Education and Experience:

Possession of a valid registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Physical Demands: Standing less than 1/3 of the time, sitting up to 2/3 of the time, walking about 1/3 of the time. Requires use of hands to finger, handle or feel to 2/3 of the time, reach with hands and arms under 1/3 of the time, stoop, knee, crouch or crawl under 1/3 of the time; talk or hear over 2/3 of the time. Must be able to lift or exert force up to ten (10) pounds.

Work Environment: Clinic and Office environment. Moderate noise.

Salary: 65,000