LVMG- LPN

CARROLL LUTHERAN VILLAGE INC•Ellicott City, MD

4d•$30 - $36

About The Position

Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant is seeking full-time and part-time LPNs to work in its new Memory Care neighborhood. Available 12-hour shifts are 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.; the positions require weekday availability and an every-other-weekend rotation. This is a role in a not-for-profit, mission-driven community focused on residents and team members. The LPN administers and orders medications and treatments, monitors residents’ conditions, documents care, and supports nursing assistants and CMAs. The role provides direct nursing care, contributes to individualized care plans, helps coordinate transitions and admissions, and supports infection control, safety, regulatory compliance, and facility quality initiatives. The LPN also promotes resident dignity, privacy, and safety in a compassionate care environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an approved LPN program.
At least 1 year of experience in long-term care or a related field.
Current, active, unrestricted license to practice as an RN or LPN.
Demonstrated discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment when handling sensitive and confidential matters.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively and tactfully with residents, staff, families, external vendors and authorities, and the public.
Strong attention to detail in writing, proofreading, managing priorities, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with a cooperative, respectful, and compassionate approach to colleagues and resident care.
Skill in using standard office equipment and technology.
Ability to maintain professionalism, composure, and a positive attitude in challenging situations.
Physical ability to move throughout the workday and lift items up to 25 pounds using safe handling practices.
May be necessary to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.
Compliance with organizational health and safety requirements, including vaccination policies or valid exemptions.
Weekday availability and availability for an every-other-weekend rotation.

Responsibilities

Administer and order medications and treatments accurately and in accordance with physician orders.
Monitor and document residents’ vital signs, conditions, and responses to treatment, and promptly report changes.
Supervise and support nursing assistants and CMAs in delivering direct care according to care plans.
Maintain medication accountability, including narcotics counts, disposal, and returns to the pharmacy.
Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and resident orientation as needed.
Collaborate with physicians, the Program Coordinator, and nursing staff to develop and update individualized care plans.
Follow infection-control, safety, and regulatory standards, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
Provide care such as catheterization, ostomy care, wound dressing, and restorative therapies.
Participate in patient care conferences, staff training, and quality assurance activities.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of nursing activities, medications, treatments, and incidents.
Promote resident dignity, privacy, and safety while fostering a compassionate care environment.
Assist with policy implementation, equipment maintenance, and departmental communication.
Participate in emergency procedures and support facility safety programs.
Perform additional duties as assigned.