LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE III LEAD

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland's MDH Holly Center in Salisbury seeks an LPN Lead to provide shift-level clinical oversight and coordinate care for residents with developmental disabilities. You will take charge of service delivery and supervise a team of LPN I & II nurses and direct care staff.

The role requires three years of LPN experience and an active Maryland Practical Nurse license. Candidates may substitute US military nursing service.

Qualifications

• Education: Determined by the Maryland Board of Nursing under the licensing requirements for Practical Nurses.
• Experience: Three years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Nursing classifications or Nursing or Health Care Specialist specialty codes in the Nursing field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
• Licenses, Registrations and Certifications: Current license as a Practical Nurse from the Maryland Board of Nursing.
• Special Requirements: Call-in capability and substance abuse testing as per regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, shift-level clinical oversight and care coordination for residents with developmental disabilities.
• Take charge of service delivery for residents.
• Lead a team of LPN I & II nurses as well as direct care staff.
• Maintain required CPR certification and comply with relevant licensure rules.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical oversight

Care coordination

Team coordination

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Main Purpose of Job

This emergency-essential role provides high-quality, shift-level clinical oversight and care coordination for residents with developmental disabilities. The LPN Lead is responsible for taking charge of service delivery for residents and leading a team of LPN I & II nurses as well as direct care staff.

GRADE

ASTD15

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH Holly Center
926 Snow Hill Road
Salisbury, MD 21804

Main Purpose of Job

This emergency-essential role provides high-quality, shift-level clinical oversight and care coordination for residents with developmental disabilities. The LPN Lead is responsible for taking charge of service delivery for residents and leading a team of LPN I & II nurses as well as direct care staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Determined by the Maryland Board of Nursing under the licensing requirements for Practical Nurses.

Experience: Three years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Nursing classifications or Nursing or Health Care Specialist specialty codes in the Nursing field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a residential healthcare facility.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Candidates for positions in this classification must possess a current license as a Practical Nurse from the Maryland Board of Nursing.
• Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be require to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
• Employees in this classification may be required to successfully complete and maintain current certification of cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.

Special Requirements

• Employees in this classification are subject to call-in, and therefore, will be required to provide the facility with a telephone number where they can be reached.
• Employees in this classification are subject to substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulations 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.