Licensed Practical Nurse

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, Newark

Nov 15, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Licensed Practical Nurse
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Nursing
Department	NJMS-Pediatrics-Adolescent Medicine
Overview	DAYAM believes sexual and reproductive health is essential to every person's overall health, well-being and happiness. We recognize that geographical and systemic barriers entrenched in discrimination and stigma prevent adolescents from having equitable opportunity to choose their own path and access to sexual and reproductive health care. In order to address health equity the greater Newark area in an authentic way, we provide family planning services to our patients regardless of their ability to pay. New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting 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
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	215
Position Salary	65,000
Annual Minimum Salary	61089.60
Annual Mid Range Salary	62129.60
Annual Maximum Salary	64001.60
Standard Hours	40.00
Union Description	Teamsters 97
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Possession of a valid registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Phlebotomy and physical assessment skills are essential. Thorough working knowledge of regulatory requirements and Good Clinical Practices guidelines. Must exhibit cultural sensitivity to work with diverse populations. Excellent organizational and communication skills required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office components, particularly Excel. Proficiency in Spanish is required. Team builder
Preferred Qualifications	Excellent research skills Proficiency in EPIC Prior experience working with the adolescent and young adult populations with sexual and reproductive is highly preferred.
Equipment Utilized
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.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST0848
Posting Open Date	04/12/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Newark (RBHS)
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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