Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Home Health Hospice, Part time, Nights

University of Maryland Medical System

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this role utilizes the nursing process to deliver care to adult to geriatric population as defined in the unit-specific structural standards of the assigned area.

Requirements

Previous experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse preferred.
Ability to read, write and comprehend medical terminology.
Ability to effectively convey verbal and written information and medical terminology.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations correctly.
Ability to organize and manage time effectively setting appropriate priorities to make independent decisions consistent with current policies, procedures and nursing standards.
Ability to respond to emergency situations appropriately.
Ability to comply with OSHA standards.
Ability to understand and respect the importance of patient privacy and confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Ability to adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the hospice residence, including all shifts.
Ability to effectively function as a member of a collaborative team.
Ability to assume role of Charge Nurse and demonstrate professional leadership.
Ability to develop and promote a constructive/positive atmosphere within the work area by demonstrating the ability to maintain cooperation with and assist fellow health team members, physicians, intra and inter-departments, hospital, hospice providers and nursing administration.

Responsibilities

Deliver care to adult to geriatric population using the nursing process.
Adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the hospice residence, including all shifts.
Function as a member of a collaborative team.
Assume role of Charge Nurse and demonstrate professional leadership.
Comply with OSHA standards.
Understand and respect the importance of patient privacy and confidentiality.
Develop and promote a constructive/positive atmosphere within the work area by demonstrating the ability to maintain cooperation with and assist fellow health team members, physicians, intra and inter-departments, hospital, hospice providers and nursing administration.