Licensed Practical Nurse - Unit 38 - Med/Surg/Tele - 7P-7:30A- FT

GBMC HealthCare • Towson, MD

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision of the registered nurse, provides direct patient care to assigned patients. This role requires knowledge of nursing theory and practice acquired through an accredited school of nursing. The ideal candidate will have one year of acute care experience and possess strong interpersonal and communication skills for patient and family instruction, comfort, and documentation. The ability to perform and plan professional nursing care, resolve complex patient care problems, and manage stressful patient situations is essential. Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Maryland and Healthcare Provider CPR Certification are required. The role involves significant physical activity, including standing and walking almost constantly and occasional lifting and positioning of patients. The working environment is a normal patient care setting, which may include exposure to excessive noise, dust, temperature, and communicable diseases.

Requirements

• Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification) – not required for Hospice employee.
• One-year acute care experience preferred.
• Interpersonal skills, communication (verbal and written) are required in order to instruct and comfort patients and their families and maintain effective contacts with a variety of hospital personnel and maintain appropriate/adequate documentation.
• Ability to perform and plan professional nursing care resolving complex patient care problems and dealing with patients and their families often during stressful situations.
• Ability to stand and walk almost constantly (up to 90% of work time) and occasionally (up to 50% of work time) lifting and positioning patients.

Nice To Haves

• One-year acute care experience

Responsibilities

• Assists in gathering data to assess the physical, psychological, social, spiritual needs of patients.
• Collaborates with the registered nurse and interdisciplinary/team members in planning for the needs of patients upon admission.
• Reviews the care plans and provides input into updating and revising.
• Supports in direct patient care to assigned patients utilizing clinical nursing skills and judgement.
• Provides education and reinforcement of education for patients and family, and documents outcome in the medical record.
• Initiates appropriate emergency measures when patient's condition dictates need.
• Prepares patients for tests and procedures.
• Administers and documents medications according to policy and procedure.
• Can appropriately delegate care to non-licensed personnel and report to the Registered nurse.
• Report to the Registered nurse with a thorough concise report on patient condition changes or evaluation of interventions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous paid time off
• Free parking
• Monthly MTA bus pass subsidy-85% paid by GBMC "if applicable"
• Company subsidized onsite fitness and wellness center "if applicable"
• Pre-paid tuition to pursue professional development, additional certifications, and degree programs
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401 (a) and 403 (b) retirement savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed