Licensed Practical Nurse, Spinal Cord Unit

University of Maryland Medical System Corporation; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Inpatient Spinal Cord Injury Unit. Work is on 12-hour shifts, 3 days a week, with every third weekend and alternating holidays.

As an LPN, provide direct patient care, monitor vitals, administer medications, assist RNs and providers, and educate patients and families while maintaining safety and infection control.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in Maryland is required.
• Graduation from an MD-approved Practical Nursing program is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs and administering medications.
• Assist RNs and providers with examinations, procedures, and treatment plans.
• Coordinate patient education regarding treatments, medications, and care plans.
• Maintain infection control standards and safety protocols.
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record.

Skills

Nursing fundamentals

Pharmacology knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Maryland LPN license

MD-accredited PN program

BLS certification

Job description

Job Requirements

LPN 12hr shift, 3 times a week, every 3rd weekend, and alternating holidays

Day 7a-7:30p

Join a Team That Changes Lives

People who experience a spinal cord injury often face significant challenges with mobility, self-care, and performing everyday activities. The Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Program at the University of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute is dedicated to helping patients achieve their highest level of independence through comprehensive, interdisciplinary rehabilitation care.

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Inpatient Spinal Cord Injury Unit. This role is ideal for an experienced LPN who is passionate about rehabilitation nursing and making a meaningful impact on patients' recovery journeys.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will provide and coordinate independent patient care within a specialized clinical setting while serving as a fully effective and collaborative member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides compassionate, patient-centered nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider (MD, NP, PA, etc.). This role is responsible for delivering high-quality clinical support, ensuring patient safety, and promoting wellness through skilled nursing practices, education, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

• 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.

Education & Experience - Preferred

• N/A

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of basic nursing principles, pharmacology, and clinical procedures.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.