Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Senior Helpers; Lutherville (MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Helpers of Baltimore and Central Maryland is hiring compassionate LPNs to support residents within a private, mission-driven residential community serving older adults in the Baltimore area. This is a unique opportunity to provide personalized care in a calm, welcoming environment where relationships, dignity and continuity matter.

Instead of traveling between multiple homes, LPNs work at one consistent location and become familiar with the residents, their routines and the broader care

Qualifications

• Current MD, or compact, LPN license.
• 1+ year homecare experience preferred.
• Must maintain CEU requirements as required by the Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Complete all documentation for assessments, plan of cares, reassessment and evaluation pertaining to clients.
• Evaluate clients on a regular basis and/or as necessary to ensure client needs are consistent with the care plan.
• Coordinate with management on implementing and revising operational procedures related to quality client care.
• Utilize professional assessment skills to identify physical, mental, and psycho-social needs of client and be able to develop a care plan to meet these needs in a multi-disciplinary approach.
• Function as a resource and mentor to peers and subordinates to maintain professional nursing standards.
• Act on client’s behalf to assure patient rights.
• Be aware of home safety issues, strive to accomplish all responsibilities in a safe manner, and consistently reinforce best practices with caregivers.
• Respond promptly to any client complaints, document complaints, review complaints with the SH team, and take appropriate action as required.
• Coach all staff in proper safety procedures and reinforce, as necessary.
• Assist with any on-boarding and training of new and current caregivers.
• Providing attentive, person-centered care
• Monitoring residents and identifying changes in condition
• Administering medications and treatments as authorized
• Completing timely and accurate clinical documentation
• Communicating with residents, families and members of the care team
• Supporting a safe, respectful and comfortable environment
• Following established care plans, policies and clinical procedures

Skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Effective communication

Supervise nursing assistants

Clinical documentation

Education

LPN license

Job description

• Immediately Hiring
• LPN

Make a difference with a company named one of the Best Places to Work in Aging Services, year-after-year!

Senior Helpers of Baltimore and Central Maryland is hiring compassionate, dependable LPNs to support residents within a private, mission-driven residential community serving older adults in the Baltimore area.

This is a unique opportunity to provide personalized care in a calm, welcoming environment where relationships, dignity and continuity matter. Instead of traveling between multiple homes, LPNs work at one consistent location and become familiar with the residents, their routines and the broader care team.

Primary Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):

• Complete all documentation for assessments, plan of cares, reassessment and evaluation pertaining to clients.
• Evaluate clients on a regular basis and/or as necessary to ensure client needs are consistent with the care plan.
• Coordinate with management on implementing and revising operational procedures related to quality client care.
• Utilize professional assessment skills to identify physical, mental, and psycho-social needs of client and be able to develop a care plan to meet these needs in a multi-disciplinary approach.
• Function as a resource and mentor to peers and subordinates to maintain professional nursing standards.
• Act on client’s behalf to assure patient rights.
• Be aware of home safety issues, strive to accomplish all responsibilities in a safe manner, and consistently reinforce best practices with caregivers.
• Respond promptly to any client complaints, document complaints, review complaints with the SH team, and take appropriate action as required.
• Coach all staff in proper safety procedures and reinforce, as necessary.
• Assist with any on-boarding and training of new and current caregivers.
• Providing attentive, person-centered care
• Monitoring residents and identifying changes in condition
• Administering medications and treatments as authorized
• Completing timely and accurate clinical documentation
• Communicating with residents, families and members of the care team
• Supporting a safe, respectful and comfortable environment
• Following established care plans, policies and clinical procedures

This job description may be modified at any time. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Able to work as a team member
• Able to maintain confidential information
• Able to communicate effectively with the company staff, clients, and clients’ families
• Able to supervise (instruct, assign work, etc.) nursing assistants
• Excellent verbal and communication skills, adaptable in different situations, and possess excellent client interaction skills
• Able to multi-task and work independently

Education and Experience

• Current MD, or compact, LPN license
• 1+ year of homecare experience preferred
• Must maintain CEU requirements as required by the Board of Nursing

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.