Perinatal LPN - Full Time - Nightshift

Meritus Health External • Hagerstown, MD

21d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Perinatal Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you'll work alongside experienced Registered Nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in our Labor, Delivery, Recovery, and Postpartum (LDRP) unit. Under the general direction of the LDRP Clinical Manager and the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will provide safe, compassionate nursing care to obstetrical and neonatal patients as part of a collaborative care team. You will assist in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care using the nursing process and evidence-based practice. You will monitor patient conditions and promptly communicate changes to the Registered Nurse and healthcare team. You will support mothers and newborns throughout labor, delivery, postpartum recovery, and newborn care. You will educate patients and families on postpartum and newborn care while promoting a positive patient experience. You will accurately document patient care and maintain compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards. You will demonstrate sound clinical judgment and recognize actual or potential health concerns requiring intervention. You will maintain clinical competency through ongoing education and professional development. You will practice in accordance with the Maryland Nurse Practice Act, ethical standards, and Meritus policies and procedures. You will promote a culture of safety by reporting clinical or ethical concerns and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Graduate from an approved nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
• Current license to practice in the State of Maryland.
• Current BLS (CPR) in compliance with policy.
• Ability to apply the standards of professional nursing practice with compassion and empathy.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must possess high level of organizational and communication skills.
• Must complete NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification during orientation period.

Nice To Haves

• One year experience in relevant specialty preferred.
• Previous women's health, mother/baby, nursery, or acute care experience preferred.
• Previous Operating Room Tech experience or education preferred or must complete Perinatal Tech training course including didactic and clinical training components within 6 months in the job.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate nursing care to obstetrical and neonatal patients as part of a collaborative care team.
• Assist in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care using the nursing process and evidence-based practice.
• Monitor patient conditions and promptly communicate changes to the Registered Nurse and healthcare team.
• Support mothers and newborns throughout labor, delivery, postpartum recovery, and newborn care.
• Educate patients and families on postpartum and newborn care while promoting a positive patient experience.
• Accurately document patient care and maintain compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and organizational standards.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and recognize actual or health concerns requiring intervention.
• Maintain clinical competency through ongoing education and professional development.
• Practice in accordance with the Maryland Nurse Practice Act, ethical standards, and Meritus policies and procedures.
• Promote a culture of safety by reporting clinical or ethical concerns and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance available starting the 1st of the month following date of hire
• life insurance
• short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid Time Off begins accruing from day one
• 401k plan
• education assistance program
• employee assistance program
• shift differential

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree