Graduate Licensed Practical Nurse

Meritus Health; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking newly graduated Licensed Practical Nurses for full-time roles in Hagerstown, MD. This position offers an opportunity to join a compassionate team dedicated to patient care, as well as participation in a unique Nurse Residency Program designed to support new nurses in their first year of practice.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Shift Differential Pay

Qualifications

• Current license to practice in the State of Maryland.
• BLS (CPR) certification required.
• Preferred experience in relevant specialty.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of exceptional patient care in a supportive environment.
• Participate in the Nurse Residency Program for professional development.
• Provide skilled nursing care including medication administration and patient assessments.

Skills

Compassion

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Education

Graduate from an approved nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Join to apply for the Graduate Licensed Practical Nurse role at Meritus Health

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Graduate Licensed Practical Nurse role at Meritus Health

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Graduate LPN- Full Time

630am -7pm or 630pm -7am

At Meritus, we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to our patients and their families. We are seeking newly graduated Licensed Practical Nurses to join our dynamic healthcare team. As an LPN, you will be an integral part of our patient care team, contributing to the delivery of exceptional care in a supportive, collaborative environment.

All new graduate LPNs at Meritus participate in our Nurse Residency Program. Our residency program is a unique experience to jumpstart your career, knowing and anticipating your needs and challenges in your first year of nursing practice. Our 12-month program compliments the nurse/preceptor relationship and gives you the tools you need to establish your foundation in the profession. This is an excellent opportunity to begin your nursing career with a strong mentorship program!

Meritus Medical Center utilizes The Vizient/AACN Nursing Residency ProgramTM which is trusted by more than 550 hospitals and health systems nationwide, and adopted as the state model for Hawaii, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency ProgramTM (NRP) focuses on new graduates as they enter practice resulting in higher retention rates.

About our Units:

3 East (Medical Surgical) is a 28 bed adult medical - surgical unit that primarily provides care to patients with orthopedic related issues, those undergoing total joint replacement, neurosurgical procedures, and patients that have sustained traumatic injuries. This unit also offers 10 telemetry beds for those patients that require continuous monitoring of their heart rhythm and rate. Nurse to patient ratio is 1:5

3 West (Rehab/Joints) is an 18 bed CARF licensed unit that serves 100% inpatients with all types of traditional rehab diagnosis. The unit provides clinical assessment and evaluations, assistance with activities of daily living, gait training, problem solving skills instruction social and safety skills training. Joints is a 10 bed unit that cares for total joint replacement patients.

4 South (Med Surg/ Cardiac) is a 27 bed Observation, Medical, Cardiac, and Telemetry unit that has been designated for Med-surg/Tele, IMC overflow. Our team consists of Registered Nursing staff who have advanced cardiac life support, are stroke certified, and trauma certified. As a team, we work closely with our certified nursing assistants who help us provide dedicated and committed care.

5 South (Medical Surgical) is a Medical/Telemetry Stroke Unit. The patients of 5 South have multisystem medical problems requiring staff to be knowledgeable of respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, neurological, and endocrine system diseases. The staff utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in providing skilled patient care and follows the nursing department's Standards of Care and Standards of Nursing Practice. Clinical functions provided on 5 South include medication administrative, intravenous therapy, oxygen therapy, blood transfusions, wound care, cardiac monitoring, and the use and maintenance of specialized equipment

5 East (Medical Surgical) has patients with multisystem surgical and medical problems requiring staff to be knowledgeable of respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, neurological, and endocrine system diseases including Palliative Care/End of Life, Urology, Oncology and Nephrology. The staff utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in providing skilled patient care and follows the nursing department's Standards of Care and Standards of Nursing Practice.

Float Pool is a dynamic, fast paced environment that supports quality patient care and staff satisfaction. Our department is comprised of a group of trained employees who are deployed by the Administrative Nursing Supervisor to take patient care assignments or perform tasks, on various nursing units. The RN profession in this area functions the same as the nursing unit staff, in assuming responsibility for a patient assignment or care delivery.

Education – Graduate from an approved nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse.

Experience – One year experience in relevant specialty preferred. Current BLS (CPR) in compliance with policy.

Licensure/Certification – Current license to practice in the State of Maryland. For Meritus Home Health only: Must provide own transportation. Current, valid driver's license, car insurance, and access to a vehicle is required. Vehicle maintenance is the employee's responsibility.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities – Ability to apply the standards of professional nursing practice with compassion and empathy. Basic computer skills required. Must possess high level of organizational and communication skills.

Caring for Our Team

We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date.
• Life Insurance & Disability Coverage Includes company-paid life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement Support for your continued learning and career growth.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Shift Differential Pay Team members working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for additional pay.
  
  

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Meritus Health by 2x

Get notified about new Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Hagerstown, MD.

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE I CI (COURT-INVOLVED) (MULTIPLE FULL AND PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE)

Casual Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) PRN

Chambersburg, PA $29.00-$34.00 2 weeks ago

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Registered Nurse (RN)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Skilled Nursing NEWLY INCREASED LPN RATES

Chambersburg, PA $29.00-$43.00 3 weeks ago

LPN - Brook Lane Adolescent Inpatient - 7a-7:30p

Chambersburg, PA $29.00-$44.00 5 hours ago

Pediatric Nurse (LPN or RN) | St Michael |Days & Night Shifts

LPN Corrections | $1,504 Weekly in Martinsburg, WV!

Martinsburg, WV $1,504.00-$1,504.00 3 weeks ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.