LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE II •Repost • (Part-time Contractual)

Maryland.gov; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A State Health Department in the United Kingdom is seeking a part-time Licensed Practical Nurse to provide nursing care for individuals with substance use disorders in a residential treatment environment. The ideal candidate will have a current nursing license, a minimum of one year of relevant experience, and the ability to work varying shifts, including evenings and overnight. This role includes responsibilities such as assessing patients, dispensing medications, and ensuring a supportive environment tailored to individual needs.

Qualifications

• Current license as a Practical Nurse from the Maryland Board of Nursing.
• One year of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Ability to work between 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM and/or 12:00 AM to 8:30 AM.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in a residential treatment facility.
• Perform nursing assessments and dispense medications.
• Assist with the admission process and attend to patient care needs.

Skills

Nursing Care

Substance Use Treatment

Patient Care

Assessment and Planning

Group Presentation

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse License

Education determined by Maryland Board of Nursing

Job description

Main Purpose of Job

This part-time contractual position is responsible for providing nursing care to individuals with substance use and co-occurring disorders in a 24 hour / 7 day per week residential treatment facility. This would include treatment of their physical symptoms, detoxification and associated withdrawal, performing nursing assessments, dispensing medications, presentation of groups, assisting with the admission process. This position also attends to patient care needs in a professional manner that provides goal-oriented, individualized support through assessment, planning, advocacy, coordination, monitoring of activities and this would include coverage on other units when needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Determined by the Maryland Board of Nursing under the licensing requirements for Practical Nurses.
• Experience: One year of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Note: Candidates may substitute armed forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in nursing classifications or nursing or health care specialist specialty codes in the nursing field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications

The desired candidate should be able to work between 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM and / or 12:00 AM to 8:30 AM.

Licenses, Registrations and Certifications

1. Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Practical Nurse from the Maryland Board of Nursing.
2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
3. Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete and maintain current certification of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.

Special Requirements

• Employees in this classification are subject to call-in, and therefore, will be required to provide the facility with a telephone number where they can be reached.
• Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

Selection Process

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the United States, any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.