Compassionate LPN — Acute Care & Hospice Support

Boston Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Free parking

Tuition assistance

Onsite fitness center

Monthly transit subsidy

Job summary

GBMC HealthCare in Towson, MD is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role emphasizes assessment, documentation, and collaborative care planning within a busy hospital environment.

The ideal candidate holds an active LPN license in Maryland, with acute care experience preferred and CPR certification. You will work in a patient-centered team, delivering education to patients and families and ensuring safe, accurate

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• One-year acute care experience preferred.
• CPR certification – not required for Hospice employee.

Responsibilities

• Assists in gathering data to assess the physical, psychological, social, spiritual needs of patients.
• Collaborates with the registered nurse and interdisciplinary/team members in planning for the needs of patients upon admission.
• 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.
• Administers and documents medications 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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Documentation

Clinical nursing skills

Stress management

Education

Accredited school of nursing

Job description

GBMC HealthCare in Towson, MD is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role emphasizes assessment, documentation, and collaborative care planning within a busy hospital environment.

The ideal candidate holds an active LPN license in Maryland, with acute care experience preferred and CPR certification. You will work in a patient-centered team, delivering education to patients and families and ensuring safe, accurate