Licensed Practical Nurse - Night Shift

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Maryland; On-site; USD 39,302 - 48,036; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Best in class clinical resources

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Maryland is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the night shift. The LPN plays a vital role in patient care by assessing and implementing treatment for individuals. Candidates should have graduated from an accredited nursing school and possess current licensure. The role includes administering medication, collaborating with RN supervision, and ensuring high-quality patient care. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Current LPN licensure within the state of employment is mandatory.
• Preferably one year of clinical experience.
• CPR certification must be obtained and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical, psychological, and social dimensions.
• Implement treatment programs and administer medications.
• Collaborate in controlled substance counts and respond to health emergencies.
• Assist in medical or minor surgical procedures.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions for professional development.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Collaboration with healthcare team

Emergency response

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

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Overview

Viewing: Licensed Practical Nurse - Night Shift

Compensation Information: $28.53 - $34.87 / hour

Department (Org): Nursing

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society\'s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.

How you make a difference

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plays a vital role in patient care by contributing to the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Working under the supervision of RN(s), the LPN provides direction and guidance in patient education and activities that align with their education and demonstrated competencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, assesses patients\' physical, psychological, and social dimensions in both the Health Care Unit and housing units, contributing to individualized treatment planning and consulting with RNs and staff as needed.
• Implements treatment programs directed by Health Care Practitioners, administering medications, including IV therapy (if certified), and performing diagnostic tests according to established protocols and procedures.
• Collaborates in controlled substance counts at the beginning of each shift, adhering to safety techniques, procedures, and standard precautions while responding to codes or health emergencies within standard guidelines.
• Assists in medical or minor surgical procedures, implements nutrition and therapeutic diet plans, and documents nursing encounters using SOAP charting, ensuring effective communication with nursing staff, physicians, and other relevant personnel.
• Attends mandatory staff meetings and training sessions, demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional development and adherence to policies and procedures in providing high-quality patient care.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

Experience

• Prefer a minimum of one (1) year clinic experience

Licenses/Certifications

• Have and maintain current licensure as a Licensed Practical/Licensed Vocational Nurse within the state of employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.