LPN, Comprehensive Medical Rehab Unit

Job Requirements

Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, provides individualized patient care consistent with the mission and values of the University of Maryland Rehabilitation and Orthopaedic Institute (UMROI) and in accordance within the scope of practice, professional, and regulatory standards.

Accountable to the supervising RN, patients and families for processes and outcomes during an episode of care. Serves as a fully engaged member of the interdisciplinary patient care services team. Participates in cost effective strategies that optimize patient outcomes.

Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age, culture, ethnicity, and specific individual diagnostic needs of the patients served in his/her department. He/she must be able to assess and interpret data about the patient’s status in order to identify each patient’s specific needs and provide the care needed by the patient group (pediatric, adolescents and/or geriatric patient group, culture and diagnostic specific).

Consistently expresses and demonstrates compassion and courtesy for patients. Extends courtesy and support to patient's families/visitors.

Work Experience

Licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Maryland is required.

Current CPR card required.

Graduate of an accredited LPN program.

At least one year of nursing experience that includes recent applicable clinical experience in a comparable setting.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Demonstrated/documented highly effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Demonstrated effectiveness as an interdisciplinary team member.

Ability to learn and apply computer systems in order to manage patient information.

Highly effective verbal communication skills including courtesy, resourcefulness and efficiency in answering questions, giving directions, locating staff and explaining hospital/departmental policies and procedures are necessary.

Verbal communication skills may include communicating with an interdisciplinary team, patients, and families.

Effective writing skills are also required in order to take messages and maintain miscellaneous records, receipts, reports and logs.