Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Neurology - Full-Time

Principal Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists in gathering data to assess the physical, psychological, social, spiritual needs of patients.
• Collaborates with Providers in planning for the needs of outpatients in The Center for Neurology.
• 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.
• Affords medication administration and documentation according to policy and procedure.
• Can appropriately delegate care to non-licensed personnel and report to the Registered nurse.
• Reports to the Registered nurse with a thorough concise report on patient condition changes or evaluation of interventions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk almost constantly (up to 90% of work time).
• Occasionally (up to 50% of work time) lifting and positioning patients.

Working Conditions

• Normal patient care environment with exposure to excessive noise, dust, and temperature.
• Possibly exposed to adverse working conditions due to performance of patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseases.

Licenses, Certifications

• 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.

Pay Range

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.