Licensed Practical nurse

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide and assist in direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, APP, or physician
• Provide medical management of patients and assist with environmental safety and crisis management
• Perform all nursing care within scope of practice to assigned patients under the supervision of an RN, APP, or provider
• Manage patient assignment within assigned shift
• Perform and document vital signs, responses to treatment, education and nursing care, and assist with other basic medical care tasks
• Report abnormal changes in patients or patients’ health and mental status to RN or provider in a timely manner
• Receive, place, and document provider orders/communication in a timely manner using approved abbreviations
• Effectively label, collect, and process patient specimens
• Administer medications, injections, place and maintain nasogastric tube feeds, and provide wound care according to facility and state regulations
• Assist licensed provider with patient examinations and treatments by positioning, restraining patients, and assisting as directed
• Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors
• Ensure that care reflects goals of patient outcome activities
• Contribute to individualized treatment plans in conjunction with the ERC multidisciplinary team
• Participate in daily controlled substance count
• Aide in transition/transfer of patients to and from other units or facilities
• Collaborate with staff to assist with transportation arrangements for patient appointments outside of ERC
• Respond to emergency situations until emergency response team (911) arrives on scene
• Cross train across ERC and Pathlight; may be required to float or be assigned to other locations/facilities within the Region
• May be required to work on-call shifts based on business needs

Must Haves

• High school diploma or GED
• Active LPN license in the state job is held
• BLS certification
• Ability to keep patient information confidential
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations

Bonus Qualities

• 1+ years of experience working within the mental health field
• IV skills/certification
• Knowledge/experience with nasogastric tubes

Pay

Maryland Pay Range: $27 - $33 USD (based upon candidate experience and market expectations)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Tuition reimbursement