Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), RWJMS Colorectal Surgery

Job Title: LPN

Location: Rutgers University Medical Grp

Department Name: RWJMS Colorectal Surgery

Req #: 0000265502

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $30.04 - $36.86 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

At RWJBarnabas Health, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a critical role in patient care and operational excellence. Operating with a high level of independence within their scope, they ensure that medical treatments, clinical testing, and diagnostic procedures are provided in a safe and rational manner according to legal and professional standards. They are responsible for assuring an orderly flow of patients, assisting healthcare providers, maintaining examination rooms, and providing high-quality nursing care to support our team.

A typical day for an LPN may include:

• Assures an orderly flow of patients by greeting them warmly, escorting them from reception, and preparing them thoroughly for clinical examinations.
• Assist physicians with in-office procedures such as flexible Sigmoidoscopies, anoscopies, hemorrhoid banding, incision and drainage of abscesses, wound and stoma care.
• Supports patient education regarding ostomy care, wound management, and post-surgical recovery instructions.
• Reinforces education to patients in complex bowel preparation protocols for upcoming colonoscopies or surgeries, and screens patients for prep compliance.
• Prepares and processes laboratory specimens accurately before forwarding them to the appropriate lab for official processing.
• Takes vital signs, documents initial medical history in patient charts, and schedules necessary follow-up laboratory and X-ray appointments.
• Maintains examination rooms and treatment areas by ensuring they are clean, fully stocked with medical supplies, and utilizing proper instrument sterilization.
• Observes and records patient conditions, documenting reactions to drugs or treatments, and immediately reporting changes to providers.
• Manages medical records and patient charts by updating test results, pulling printer reports, and attaching them for timely physician review.
• Delivers instructions to patients regarding medication management and treatment plans as specifically directed by the provider team.
• Periodically checks expiration dates on all in-house medications, immunizations, and clinical supplies to guarantee patient safety.
• Reports safety issues, equipment failures, patient complaints, or billing concerns immediately to the Practice Manager to maintain workplace integrity.
• Shares daily responsibility for general clinical cleanliness and trash removal to uphold a safe and sanitary healthcare environment.
• Manages the cleaning, high level disinfection, and sterilization of specialized scopes and surgical instruments.
• Answers patient phone calls and reviews patient phone inquiries and portal messages.

This role might be for you if:

• Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, corporate clients, families, and your clinical colleagues.
• Attention to detail and clinical precision guides your work every day, understanding that errors in charting or medication have serious consequences.
• You remain calm and highly adaptable while managing a fast-paced employee health, wellness, and corporate care environment.
• Patient safety, accurate diagnostic testing, and delivering high-quality nursing care are your top professional priorities.
• You enjoy working collaboratively with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Continuous learning, clinical skill validation, and medical office efficiency motivate you to excel.
• Creating a positive, reassuring, and legally compliant clinical experience is central to your nursing approach.

To be considered for this LPN opportunity, you must hold an active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License in good standing and a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. 1-2 years of prior medical office or healthcare system experience is preferred. A High School Diploma or equivalent is required. You also must have graduated from an accredited Practical Nursing program with a valid Licensed Practical Nurse Certification. Prior patient care experience and comfort with electronic medical record systems (EMR) like EPIC is strongly preferred. Bilingual proficiency is considered a strong asset. This position is Day shift, Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm, with 2 days at our Somerville office and 3 days at our New Brunswick office.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer