LPN - Emergency Department

About The Job

General Summary of Position: The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a key member of the interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered acute nursing care to individuals with a variety of medical issues or who are preparing for or recovering from surgery. The LPN is a collaborative team member in partnership with and under the supervision of the registered nurse.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Organizes, prioritizes, and cares for groups of patients under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Establishes effective relationships with the patient/family to facilitate the development of a patient-centered care plan unique to the individual’s care needs.
• Collaborates with other healthcare team members to implement a plan of care and education to maintain and restore health and prevent complications.
• Provides patient and family education about measures of health promotion, maintenance, and restoration to promote comfort.
• Provides direct nursing care to patients as assigned, which includes collecting assessment data, administering medications, and performing activities of daily living such as bathing, mouth care, feeding, range of motion, walking, and transporting patients in accordance with Nursing Department/Hospital policies and procedures.
• Performs sterile and non-sterile treatments in accordance with Hospital policy, including but not limited to: tube feedings, ostomy care, Foley catheter insertion/care, hang, monitor, regulate IVs, TPN, and site care maintenance of drainage tubes with/without pump or suction, chest physiotherapy, dressing changes, and wound care, splinting (emergency department only), oxygen administration, suctioning, and blood/glucose monitoring.
• Reports changes in patient status to the RN and members of the healthcare team as they occur and communicates information in verbal and written reports that describe care delivered to the patient.
• Collaborates with the RN on an ongoing basis regarding effective nursing interventions and patient care.
• Demonstrates professional judgment, problem-solving techniques, time-management principles, and delegates appropriately.
• Serves as an advocate for the patient and family.
• Participates in the orientation of staff members/students as designated by the Nurse Manager and participates in continuing education.
• Contributes to the implementation of the unit objectives and performance improvement activities.
• Maintains a safe and orderly patient/unit environment.
• Fosters a healthy work environment within the practice setting and profession.
• Promotes professional engagement.

  Minimal Qualifications

  • Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing required.
  • Experience: Must be quantifiable (i.e., minimum of one (1) year experience within a Rehabilitation or acute setting). New graduates considered based on student clinical experiences.
  • Licenses and Certifications: LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure in the State of Maryland required; CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required.
  • Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Sound judgment skills with reference to Nursing ethical guidelines and patient care.
  • Compassion towards patients and family members.
  • The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • The ability to work in a team of various medical professionals.

  Pay

  This position has a hiring range of USD $23.33 - USD $37.82 /Hr.