Licensed Practical Nurse-Pulmonary Medicine

University of Maryland Emergency Medicine • Annapolis, MD

8h • $49,500 - $74,300

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse assists physicians and nursing staff in the care of patients. The role includes patient flow and triage, clinical communication, taking vital signs, giving injections, administering prescribed medication, and assisting with patients’ personal hygiene and other needs. The nurse maintains nurses’ stations, examination and procedure rooms, and performs other duties as assigned.

The nurse provides physical care and carries out therapeutic and medical regimens; obtains patient histories and medical information; assists with medical and minor surgical procedures; assesses, reports, and records vital signs and measurements; collects specimens; observes patients for physical or emotional changes and reports observations; and prepares examination rooms and selects, sets up, and maintains medical supplies and equipment. Duties may vary based on departmental needs, and other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Valid licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• One or more years of related experience.
• CPR certification is required.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical care and carry out therapeutic and medical regimens.
• Obtain patient histories and medical information.
• Assist with medical and minor surgical procedures.
• Assess, report, and record vital signs and measurements; collect specimens.
• Observe patients for physical or emotional changes and report observations.
• Prepare examination rooms; select, set up, and maintain medical supplies and equipment.
• Assist with patient flow, triage, and clinical communication.
• Take vital signs, give injections, administer prescribed medication, and assist with patients’ personal hygiene and other needs.
• Maintain nurses’ stations, examination rooms, and procedure rooms.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The employer offers a total rewards package supporting employees’ health, life, career, and retirement; additional details are available at the linked employee benefits page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED