Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Supervising Licensed Practical Nurse
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare - Nursing
Department	RHG-RWJ Neurology Clinic
Overview	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 Supervising Licensed Practical Nurse in Ambulatory Care at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under the direction, the Supervising Licensed Practical Nurse, supervises clinical staff and directs all daily operations. Performs clinical, administrative and supervisory duties for the department. Prepares works schedules, approves and monitors requested time off for clinical staff to ensure adequate coverage at all times. Trains and monitors all new clinical staffs on policy and procedures. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Directly supervises staff during physician office hours. Ensures that all new clinical staff adhere to RHG policies and procedures. Proactive engagement and anticipation of clinical faculty needs. Meets regularly with all faculty to develop a smooth and efficient process in the out-patient setting. Must be proficient ordering clinic supplies in Market Place. Ensures all supplies are stored and rotated by date to avoid any waste. All shopping orders will be forwarded for review and submission. LPN supervisor will be directly responsible for clinic hours, OR schedule and ensure that support staff have all out-patient procedures and OR cases pre-certified and authorized prior to schedule date. Oversees heavy daily patient call volume and that all “red flag” issues are addressed on a daily basis. Assigns other staff members to cover their duties during approved absences. Ensures that the staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs. Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and Rutgers’ regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	21C
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	25.890
Annual Mid Range Salary	31.390
Annual Maximum Salary	36.890
Standard Hours	40.00
Union Description	CWA, Local 1031
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 . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	At least three (3) years of recent experience as an LPN in a busy medical practice or university setting. One (1) year experience in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Certifications/Licenses	Possession of valid registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Jersey. BLS/CPR certification.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Proficiency in phlebotomy techniques. Must have proficiency in EMR, IDX, SCM or other related databases. Must be able to work evenings. The ability to work independently and have excellent communication skills, organizational skills, and flexibility.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to assist patients on/off exam tables. No special vision requirements. Must be able to lift and store supplies as needed, up to 25 lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Very busy and sometimes noisy work environment. Clinical Office setting. Very busy surgeons with busy office hours. Supportive environment. Staff need to communicate and get along well.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST1292
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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