Local Contract LPN / LVN
Closter, NJ
WCS Healthcare Partners
3x12 hrs

Our client is looking to hire an LPN to assist patients and their families in all aspects of their clinical interaction with the Pediatrician. The LPN is an integral part of the Patient Care Team and ensures that all patients have optimal health outcomes. This is a temp to perm role. 

Job Function:

• Greet patient and family cordially at every visit, using cultural sensitivity and customer service skills. At end of visit, escort patient to check out and ensure that concerns and questions were addressed.
• Obtain chief complaint, history of present illness, social history, family history, query patient on current medications and allergies, perform and record vital signs and others. Enter all documentation in the electronic medical record system, verifying accuracy and reviewing answers at subsequent visits.
• Follow current HIPAA guidelines for patient privacy and CLIA guidelines for lab protocols
• Perform required lab work and immunization administration as ordered by the physician.
• Follow standing orders on all patients who have a chronic issue listed in the “Problem List” of the electronic chart and must verify medications, allergies and medical histories.
• Record all results of lab tests in the electronic medical record, timestamping results with name.
• Arrange for pick-up of lab specimens that require an outside laboratory to complete and close the lab for the evening when working the later shifts. Must also assist with opening of the lab and recording the temperatures for both the refrigerator and freezer.

Job Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited LPN program.
• Successful completion of certification or registration exam.
• Possession of a current, valid certificate or registration card.
• Computer literacy, including basic knowledge of Microsoft Word.
• Ability to travel to any office location within the practice and be able to work evening and weekend shifts as necessary.

Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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