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Westfield Pediatrics
Nurse/LPN
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$69,336 / year median in New Jersey
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Busy, private pediatric practice is seeking a qualified part-time (3 days weekdays and/or weekend days) RN or LPN to join our fast paced, detail oriented team. In this position, you will play a key role in providing care to adolescents, children, and infants. You will be primarily responsible for telephone triage and will collaborate with the family to address their options, problems, fears, and concerns for their child. You must be able to identify those children who are in need of an urgent visit and offer advice to those who need guidance for their children's physical and emotional issues. You will also have to run flu, COVID and strep tests on the weekends. Also responsible for following up on lab results, reviewing prescription requests and coordinating care with specialists. Must be compassionate with good communication skills. Must be a team-player. Applicants must have an active nursing or LPN license in NJ. Experience preferred This Company Describes Its Culture as: Detail-oriented
- quality and precision-focused Stable
- traditional, strong processes People-oriented
- supportive and fairness-focused Team-oriented
- cooperative and collaborative