Registered Nurse or LPN - MedSurg

Garrett Regional Medical Center; Oakland (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Garrett Regional Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct nursing care in an inpatient setting and support to physicians and the care team.

Responsibilities include administering medications, observing patient conditions, and contributing to the care plan. The role requires BLS within 30 days and an active LPN license, with a 36-hour work week in Oakland, MD, offering competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Current LPN license in the state where services are provided or a multi-state LPN license via eNLC.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• State and Federal background checks as required for regulated areas.
• One year of clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or physician.
• Performs designated nursing procedures as needed.
• Observes and documents patient status and reports changes promptly.
• Assists physicians with examinations and procedures as directed.
• Contributes to the patient care plan with data collection and assessment.
• Documents nursing interventions and patient responses in the health record.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Clinical nursing

Stress adaptability

Education

LPN license (state or eNLC)

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Provides nursing support to the physician and provides direct nursing care to patients in an inpatient setting.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the state in which services will be provided or current multi-state Licensed Practical Nurse license through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.
• State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.

Experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year clinical experience.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct patient care, as outlined in the patient’s plan of care and/or as directed by the overseeing role , to promote comfort and/or return to functional health for the patient. Consults with the Registered Nurse or Respiratory Therapist to seek guidance in delivery of nursing care, as necessary.
• Performs designated therapeutic procedures to assigned patients as needed.
• Accurately observes, records and reports to the overseeing role, all patient concerns, symptoms, reactions and progress in a timely manner.
• Assists physicians and the overseeing role with examinations and procedures, as assigned.
• Contributes to the nursing assessment by collecting, reporting and recording objective and subjective data.
• Observes the condition or change in condition of the patient, records signs and symptoms of deviation from normal health status and reports findings to the overseeing role.
• Participates in the development of the patient’s plan of care by providing data, contributing to the identification of priorities and assisting in the identification of measures to maintain comfort and support human functions and responses.
• Assists in assigned patient and family education and rehabilitation by reviewing patient needs with the overseeing role and following the teaching plan.
• Documents nursing interventions and responses to care, communicating to appropriate members of the health care team.
• Accurately and safely administers intramuscular, subcutaneous, IV, oral, nebulization and/or MDI delivered medications as assigned.
• Obtains instruction and supervision as necessary from the overseeing role when implementing nursing technique or practices.

For Facilities With Specialty Accreditation Requirements

• Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, positioning of patients, standing, walking; carrying of patients, materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs. This is performed on a daily basis.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Protracted or irregular hours.
• Exposure to biohazards, communicable diseases, and possible toxins, such as radiological and chemical.
• Working with or near the deceased.
• Working with hands in waters.
• Electrical hazards associated with patient care equipment.

Skills And Abilities

• Must have the ability to work successfully under highly stressful conditions, and must be capable of adapting to varying workloads and work assignments on a constant basis.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be skilled with computer systems used by both physician offices and hospitals to capture data accurately and consistently.
• Ability to function as a team member in respect to organization, communication, and task prioritization. Must also be able to work weekends, holidays and all shifts.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Exempt/Non-Exempt

Shift

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Compensation Range

$19.79 - $29.69

Position is eligible for shift differentials based on shift worked and eligible for overtime pay hours over 40 hours per week

Company

GRMC Garrett Regional Medical Center

Cost Center

13 GRMC Nursing Medical Surgical 1

Address

• 251 N 4th Street
• Oakland
• Maryland

Benefit eligible employees classified as at least 0.5 eligible for

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability Coverage
• Tuition Program
• Retirement
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.