Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Medical Surgical Orthopedics

University of Maryland Medical System; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Glen Burnie seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for their Medical Surgical Orthopedics unit. The role involves direct patient care under RN supervision, ensuring high-quality healthcare service. Join a recognized team dedicated to community health and patient well-being.

Qualifications

• Under moderate supervision, performs as a licensed patient care provider.
• Demonstrates specialty specific competencies.
• Maintains safe environment utilizing appropriate equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of the RN.
• Maintains accountability for meeting basic physical and psychosocial needs.
• Documents unit activities in accordance with performance standards.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Medical Surgical Orthopedics

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Medical Surgical Orthopedics

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Company Description

Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center — named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021! As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state’s busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another.

Company Description

Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center — named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); Top Workplace in the USA for 2021! As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state’s busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another.

The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve. Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people. We have 285 licensed beds and we’re home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians. Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland’s health. Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care. In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.

Job Description

General Summary

Under moderate supervision, performs as a licensed patient care provider who has thorough knowledge of scientific principles, methods and technical skills. All work is performed under direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Mission

All employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of Baltimore Washington Medical Center by dedicating oneself to providing the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.

Reporting Relationships

Reports to Registered Nurse

Competency Assessment Process

• Demonstrates specialty specific competencies.
• Demonstrates competencies required as outlined in the departmental performance standards.
• Maintains safe environment utilizing appropriate equipment and safety devices.
• Recognizes vital signs that fall outside of normal limits.
• Recognizes the potential for abuse or neglect.
• Demonstrates knowledge base and actions in the care of age specific populations.
• Demonstrates an awareness of own learning needs and seeks ways to meet these in order to maintain competency and respond to departmental demands.
  
  

Department Specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Participates as a member of the patient care team by providing direct patient care under the supervision of the RN.
• Maintains accountability for meeting basic physical, psychosocial and environmental needs of the patient.
• Performs any and all duties involving direct patient care as assigned by the RN within guidelines provided by the Maryland Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies and procedures.
• Performs unit documentation which is timely, accurate, concise, legible, and in accordance with performance standards and guidelines for use of the clinical information system.
• Maintains effective communication with all levels of the patient care team utilizing lines of authority appropriately.
• Formulates and maintains effective working relationships with all healthcare team members, patients, and significant others.
• Participates in development and attainment of unit and department of nursing goals/standards.
• Attends hospital and departmental meetings as required or assigned.
  
  
  

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation:

Pay Range: $26.14-$36.59

Other Compensation (if applicable):

Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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