LPN Care at Home

LPN, Care at Home, Full Time Days, Paramus POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Provider, Practice Manager/Supervisor and/or Service Line Director performs direct clinical activities in a courteous, caring, and respectful manner. These include patient intake, blood draw, pharmacy calls, EKG and any tests required by the physician. Responsible for accurately documenting in an EMR system in accordance with licensure and Valley Medical Group (VMG) policies and procedures. Maintains close working relationships with all practice staff to ensure proper workflow, care and treatment. EDUCATION: Completion of formal coursework that is equivalent to a minimum of an Associate's Degree in Nursing. Combination of equivalent years of relevant work experience and some formal education may be considered. EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a clinic or outpatient setting. Also, demonstrated understanding of the operations in a medical practice environment preferred. SPECIAL SKILLS: Current and valid New Jersey LPN. Current and valid BCLS certification required. Driver s License - current and valid driver s license, registration, inspection sticker and appropriate level of insurance coverage required, to include collision. Employees must adhere to all procedural guidelines in HR Policy Policies and Procedure Manual Guidelines as referenced in Policy Number: 1:13 -Driver Qualifications, Driving Guidelines & Mileage Reimbursement. Including demonstrating an acceptable driving record for the duration of their employment as long as driving continues to be a responsibility of the job. Knowledge of computer and software applications (Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, EMR). Other Skills/Qualifications Ability to use effective critical thinking skills (analytical, clinical reasoning, decision-making, problem-solving, time management, etc.). Outstanding interpersonal, service excellence behavior and customer service skills required. Strong communication both oral and written and presentation skills to convey information in a clear and concise manner to persons of varied age groups, customers and/or groups. Strong orientation towards the provisions of high quality, cost effective and comprehensive medical care. Ability to use effective organizational and time management skills to set priorities and respond quickly to urgent/emergent situations. Ability to create, maintain and support a high functioning team; establish and foster cooperative working relationships with staff and management; and function effectively as part of that team. Demonstrates behavior that is courteous, caring, respectful, and compassionate at all times. Demonstrates ability to listen and respond in a non-judgmental manner, with clear expectations. Demonstrates behavior that is consistent with the Valley Health System's Behavioral Standards, as well as the Mission and Vision Statements. Ability to represent the organization positively at all times. Ability to respect confidentiality of private healthcare, financial, and other company information at all times. Ability to honor commitments to the job and members of the team. Ability to speak constructively about co-workers and the organization. Ability to assume responsibility and accountability for job duties and organizational responsibilities. Ability to support company-wide efforts to improve and maintain a high level of patient/customer satisfaction as evidenced by (but not limited to) customer/patient satisfaction survey scores and other organizational and System's targets. Area of Talent: Nursing Organization: Valley Physician Services Department: VP CARE at HOME Shift: Day Status: Full Time (36+ hrs/week) Schedule: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM req14739