Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Orthopedics
Location: Paramus, NJ 07652
Duration: 3 + Months Contract

Shift: Day Shift
Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | 5x8 (40 hrs./week)
Weekend/On-Call/Holiday: Not Required
Float: Travel between Paramus & Montvale locations


Travel Pay - $1901 + Weekly gross
Pay rate- $41/ hr. on w2 (Negotiable)

Note:

• Local/Travel Contracts available in multiple departments in all states.
• You can refer your friends or colleagues for this role or any other Tech role; we do offer a referral bonus of $250.

 
Job Summary:
Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, supporting orthopedic patient populations. Responsible for assisting with patient care, assessments, and education to ensure safe and effective outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care including hygiene, ambulation, and meal assistance
• Perform ongoing data collection related to patient’s physical, psychosocial, and cognitive status
• Assist with pre-operative, post-operative, and post-mortem care
• Conduct medication reconciliation and provide patient education
• Perform preoperative assessments and communicate protocols clearly to patients
• Monitor patient condition and promptly report changes to RN
• Maintain a safe patient environment and respond to call lights
• Position and transfer patients as needed
• Deliver patient-centered care tailored to individual needs (age, culture, condition, etc.)
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team

Qualifications & Skills:
Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing program
• Active New Jersey LPN license
• BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association)
• Strong patient care and communication skills
• Ability to travel between clinic locations

 
Preferred:

• 5+ years of LPN experience
• Orthopedic experience/knowledge
• Experience with medication reconciliation and patient education
• Preoperative assessment experience