LPN Nurse

At Forest Hill, we pride ourselves on our ongoing efforts to grow and find new ways to improve our offerings. If you are passionate about providing high-quality care and feel that you would be a good fit for our team of caring and committed individuals, we welcome you to explore the opportunity of joining us
497 Mount Prospect Ave

Newark NJ, 07401

As LPN, it is essential to oversee admissions, transfers, discharges, while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to report all changes in residents' condition. You will also be responsible for managing medication requisitions and administration, in line with hospital policies. To qualify as an LPN, you must be licensed by the state, have CPR certification, and have at least two years of prior nursing experience

• Healthcare professionals must collaborate to ensure that any legal or financial requirements related to admissions, discharges, and transfers are met
• Pharmacist and physician collaboration to meet medication needs
• Medication administration
• Strict adherence to infection prevention, emergency management, and other center protocols is critical
• Individual efforts are not enough to achieve the best outcomes for residents; collaboration with their interdisciplinary team is necessary
• Healthcare professionals must maintain constant vigilance and use their clinical judgment to identify any abnormal signs or symptoms and report them immediately to the appropriate authorities for prompt action

To be eligible to take the NCLEX-PN, aspiring LPNs must have a high school diploma or equivalent, complete a state-approved nursing education program, and meet state-specific requirements:

• LPNs are granted a license by the State to practice
• CPR Certification required
• It is desirable to have worked as a nurse for at least two years