LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - 2ND FLOOR

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support nursing care under RN supervision in a pediatric setting.

The role emphasizes safe patient handling, compassionate care, and adherence to established hospital policies and performance-improvement initiatives. The LPN will provide bedside nursing, assist with assessments, planning, and documentation, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to promote children’s health and well-being.

Qualifications

• NLN-approved practical nursing program graduate.
• Current Maryland LPN license.
• Current CPR.
• PEARS required or within 1 year of hire.
• Pediatrics experience preferred.
• Team oriented with good interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of Nurse Practice Act and ANA ethics/standards.
• Computer proficiency.
• Strong organization and time management.
• Ability to position patient and lift 25 pounds; mobility required.
• Growth and development knowledge for appropriate data collection and care.

Responsibilities

• Functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Provide high quality nursing care within licensure scope.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to promote health and prevent disease.
• Care for and rehabilitate patients with altered health state.
• Support quality of life for patients and families.
• Follow hospital policies and participate in performance improvement.
• Maintain focus on customer service and patient safety.
• May escort patients for transport with appropriate competencies.
• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate; assist with ADLs and communication.

Skills

Team oriented

Interpersonal skills

Organization and time management

Manual dexterity

Mobility and strength

Computer proficiency

Education

NLN approved Practical Nursing program

Tools

EMR / computer systems

Job description

• Base Pay $27.00 - $34.96 / Hour
• Employee Type Full Time

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

JOB SUMMARY

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) supports the mission, vision and values of MWPH as an accountable member of the healthcare team according to the Plan for the Provision of Nursing Care and Services for the patient population served.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION

• Functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse
• Will provide high quality nursing care and function within the scope of their licensure related to the assigned duties.
• Function with other members of the healthcare team in promoting and maintaining health, preventing disease and disability
• Caring for and rehabilitating individuals who are experiencing an altered health state.
• Contributing to the ultimate quality of life.
• Comply with all approved hospital and nursing policies and procedures and participate in performance improvement activities.
• Will function with a focus on customer service and patient safety.
• The LPN, with appropriate competencies, may serve as escort for patient transport according to policy.
• Assessment, planning, implementing, evaluation, activities of daily living, patient advocacy, delegation, communication according to their scope of practice.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Educational Requirements

Graduate of an NLN approved School or Program for Practical Nursing

Licensure, Certification and Registration

• Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Maryland.
• Current CPR
• PEARS required or within 1 year of hire

Work Orientation and Experience

Prefer specific experience in Pediatrics

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Team oriented
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of, and ability to, perform duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and ANA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and Performance
• Computer proficiency
• Organization and time management skills
• Ability to position patient, lift 25 pounds, walk, run, sit, stand, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, demonstrate manual dexterity, mobility, and visual and auditory ability to do this job.
• Other Requirements Specific to Assigned Area
• Knowledge of growth and develop to assure data collection, treatment, care is appropriate to the developmental/chronological age of the patient.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Supervision Received

• Reports directly to Nurse Manager
• Provides care in a team relationship under the clinical direction of a Registered Nurse.

Supervision Exercised

• Provides guidance and direction to the Patient Care Assistant

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

Directly interfaces daily with physicians, patients, visitors, other health care team and health care system staff.

TOOLS/EQUIPMENT USED

Operates patient care equipment. Computer hardware and software.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT/WORKING CONDITIONS

Regular or continuous risk of exposure to body fluids, infectious waste or blood borne diseases requiring the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to established protocol. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours. Occasional stress due to emergency situations or multiple demands.

This job description identifies the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not to be considered an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties or skills required of an incumbent.