Nursing Graduate - LPN-Mother/Baby- FT- D/N

Luminis Health • Annapolis, MD

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Contributes to the provision of high-quality, cost-effective healthcare as a provider of direct and indirect patient care and by effectively collaborating with other members of the health care team. The LPN contributes to the nursing process in a team relationship with the Registered Nurse.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of licensed practical nursing, with successful completion of the LPN IV Medication Course and the NLM Medication Exam.
• HS diploma/equivalent
• Current licensure as a practical nurse by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Providers BLS.
• NRP is required within 90 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• Adherence to credentialing requirements of AAMC as stated in the nursing bylaws.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients and families in a culturally, developmentally, and appropriate manner.
• Consistently and thoroughly assesses patients to collect data and identify learning needs according to established standards and policies.
• Collaborates with the health care team in developing and individualizing a plan of care for each patient in accordance with established standards, appropriate prioritization of problems/needs, and mutually agreed upon goals.
• Efficiently implements the patients plan of care in accordance with applicable standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines. Demonstrates proficiency in medication administration, pain management, and other unit or initiative-specific skills.
• Organizes and reprioritizes patient care activities based on patient and/or environmental changes.
• Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of the plan(s) of care, making recommendations for revision to the health care team based on analysis of patient responses to interventions.
• Consistently communicates changes in patient status to the appropriate members of the health care team.
• Participates in QI, CPI, and risk management activities at the unit, department, or organizational level.
• Participates in unit shared governance according to departmental standards.
• Participates in the education and orientation of new staff; evaluates delegated activities for expected patient care outcomes.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs

What This Job Offers

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