Licensed Practical Nurse, CMR, Night

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation is seeking an LPN for the CMR unit on a 12-hour night shift (7p-7:30a) three days a week, with every third weekend and alternating holidays.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, medication administration, wound care, specimen collection, and support for RN and provider orders, while maintaining safety and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• LPN license in Maryland is required.
• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing program approved by the State of Maryland.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including monitoring vital signs and administering medications.
• Assist RNs and providers with examinations, procedures, and treatment plans.
• Maintain infection control and safety standards.
• Document assessments and outcomes in the medical record.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team for quality of care.
• Educate patients and families about treatments and care plans.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Communication

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Anatomy & Physiology

Education

Maryland LPN licensure

Graduation from accredited Practical Nursing program

BLS certification

Job description

Job Requirements LPN 12hr shift, 3 times a week, every 3rd weekend, and alternating holidaysNight 7p-7:30aCMR Unit Requires an LPN to have at least 1 year of experienceA Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides compassionate, patient-centered nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider (MD, NP, PA, etc.). This role is responsible for delivering high-quality clinical support, ensuring patient safety, and promoting wellness through skilled nursing practices, education, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

• Provides direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, performing wound care, obtaining specimens for laboratory examinations, and carrying out provider orders for routine treatments, in accordance with the state of Maryland Nurse Practice Act and Regulations.
• Monitors patients for changes in condition and promptly reports concerns to supervising clinicians.
• Collects patient health information and document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the medical record.
• Assists RNs and providers with examinations, procedures, and treatment plans.
• Provides support for patient and family education regarding treatments, medications, and care plans.
• Maintains infection control standards, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Maintains medical supplies, equipment, and inventory as needed.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and staff meetings.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

Work Experience

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses is required.
• Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing Education Program approved by the State of Maryland is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of basic nursing principles, pharmacology, and clinical procedures.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.