Licensed Practical Nurse

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Faculty Physicians, Inc. is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to assist physicians and nursing staff in patient care. The role involves triage, vitals, injections, medication administration, and supporting patient flow.

You will collect histories, assist with procedures, monitor vital signs, and maintain exam rooms and supplies. A high school diploma or GED, an LPN license, CPR certification, and 1+ year of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Requires valid licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• One or more years of related experience.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists physicians and nursing staff in the care of patients.
• Obtains patient histories and medical information.
• Assists with medical and minor surgical procedures.
• Assesses reports, and records vital signs and measurements.
• Collects specimens and observes patients for changes.
• Prepares examining rooms and maintains supplies and equipment.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Customer service

Education

High School-GED or better

LPN licensure

CPR certification

Tools

Medical supplies handling

Job description

Assists physicians and nursing staff in the care of patients. Performs various patient care activities, including assisting with patient flow, triage, clinical communication, taking vitals, giving injections, administering prescribed medication, assisting with patient personal hygiene and other needs as required. Maintains nurse’s stations, exams and procedure rooms; and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides physical care and carries out therapeutic and medical regimens.
• Obtains patient histories and medical information.
• Assists with medical and minor surgical procedures.
• Assesses reports, and records vital signs and measurements. Collects specimens.
• Observes patients for physical or emotional changes. Reports observations.
• Prepares examining rooms. Selects, sets up and maintains medical supplies and equipment.

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties as assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Requires valid licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• One or more years of related experience
• CPR certification is required

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position.Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/training and other qualifications. University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.More information can be found here:https://www.umfpi.org/jobs/summary-employee-benefits

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Education

Required

High School-GED or better.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer
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