Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Residential Hospice

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Bel Air (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for residential hospice on the night shift (7pm–7:30am). You will provide direct patient care, monitor vital signs, administer medications, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.

The role requires Maryland LPN licensure, graduation from an approved PN program, and BLS certification. You will document care, educate families, and participate in quality initiatives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, wound care, and following provider orders.
• Monitors patient condition changes and reports concerns to supervising clinicians promptly.
• Documents assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the medical record.
• Assists RNs and providers with examinations, procedures, and treatment plans.
• Educates patients and families about treatments, medications, and care plans.
• Maintains infection control standards, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinates with interdisciplinary team to ensure care continuity and quality.
• Maintains supplies and equipment and tracks inventory.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and staff meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Wound care

Team collaboration

Education

LPN licensure (Maryland)

Graduation from accredited Practical Nursing Education Program (Maryland)

BLS certification

Job description

Job Requirements

Licensed Practical Nurse, Residential Hospice Full time, Nights, 7pm-7:30am

• 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.

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

Compensation

Pay Range: $27.44 - $38.41

Other Compensation (if applicable): Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide