Licensed Practical Nurse per diem Multiple Vacancies
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Job Location:
Piscataway, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Posting Summary
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is seeking a per diem Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN ) for the Acute Psych Services Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the per diem Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN ) is to provide technical nursing care to pediatric through adult populations. Performs treatments and procedures within established guidelines and provides a safe and therapeutic environment. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Participates in data collection related to patient status and needs. Provides input to Registered Nurses for incorporation into the plan of care by communicating information pertinent to the patients status. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice to ensure implementation of the plan of care. Informs and instructs patient/significant others on patients health/illness state and plan of care. Assists patients/significant others in preparation for discharge and health maintenance in the home. Documents all aspects of patient care. Contacts insurance companies for certification and recertification of patients. Is knowledgeable of and initiates emergency procedures.
Overview
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care ( UBHC ) established in 1971 offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children adolescents adults and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHCs 1060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment prevention and education. UBHC one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services are readily accessible and include: inpatient outpatient partial hospitalization screening crisis stabilization family/caregiver support community outreach and case management supportive housing supported employment prevention and consultation employee assistance programs and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school. Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police veterans active military teachers mothers of special needs children and child protective service FY2016 UBHC treated 16199 consumers had 24502 admissions and touched the lives of 19441 individual callers through peer addition UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services Children and Families and Corrections delivering 16000 trainings each year.
Preferred Qualifications
At least six (6) months (twelve (12) months preferred) of recent experience as an LPN in an acute care setting. Phlebotomist and/or medical assistant certification. Recent clinical experience in the relevant clinical specialty.
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is seeking a per diem Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN ) for the Acute Psych Services Department within Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care. The primary purpose of the per diem Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN ) is to provide technical nursing care to pediatric through adult populations. Performs treatments and procedures within established guidelines and provides a safe and therapeutic environment. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Participates in data collection related to patient status and needs. Provides input to Registered Nurses for incorporation into the plan of care by communicating information pertinent to the patients status. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice to ensure implementation of the plan of care. Informs and instructs patient/significant others on patients health/illness state and plan of care. Assists patients/significant others in preparation for discharge and health maintenance in the home. Documents all aspects of patient care. Contacts insurance companies for certification and recertification of patients. Is knowledgeable of and initiates emergency procedures.
Overview
Rutgers University Behavioral Health Care ( UBHC ) established in 1971 offers a full continuum of evidence based behavioral health and addiction services for children adolescents adults and seniors throughout New Jersey. UBHCs 1060 experienced behavioral health professionals and support staff are dedicated to treatment prevention and education. UBHC one of the largest providers of behavioral health care in the country has a budget of $260 million and has 15 sites throughout New Jersey. Services are readily accessible and include: inpatient outpatient partial hospitalization screening crisis stabilization family/caregiver support community outreach and case management supportive housing supported employment prevention and consultation employee assistance programs and a licensed therapeutic school from preschool through high school. Specialty services include the New Jersey suicide prevention helpline and peer help lines for police veterans active military teachers mothers of special needs children and child protective service FY2016 UBHC treated 16199 consumers had 24502 admissions and touched the lives of 19441 individual callers through peer addition UBHC is the primary mental health training resource for the New Jersey departments of Human Services Children and Families and Corrections delivering 16000 trainings each year.
Preferred Qualifications
At least six (6) months (twelve (12) months preferred) of recent experience as an LPN in an acute care setting. Phlebotomist and/or medical assistant certification. Recent clinical experience in the relevant clinical specialty.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is one of America's leading public research universities. Consistently top-ranked, Rutgers offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs and continuing education opportunities.
