Licensed Practical Nurse-Psychiatry

Assists physicians and nursing staff in the care of patients. Performs various patient care activities, including assisting with patient flow, triage, clinical communication, taking vitals, giving injections, administering prescribed medication, assisting with patient personal hygiene and other needs as required. Maintains nurse’s stations, exams and procedure rooms; and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides physical care and carries out therapeutic and medical regimens.
• Obtains patient histories and medical information.
• Assists with medical and minor surgical procedures.
• Assesses reports, and records vital signs and measurements. Collects specimens.
• Observes patients for physical or emotional changes. Reports observations.
• Prepares examining rooms. Selects, sets up and maintains medical supplies and equipment. Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties as assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
• Requires valid licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• One or more years of related experience
• CPR certification is required

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of University of Maryland’s Faculty Physician’s Inc. salary range for this position.

Some candidates will not be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, internal equity, responsibility factor and span of control, education/training and other qualifications. University of Maryland Faculty Physician’s Inc. offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.

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