Licensed Practical Nurse - 2Nd Floor

• Base Pay $27.00 - $34.96 / Hour
• Employee Type Full Time

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) supports the mission, vision and values of MWPH as an accountable member of the healthcare team according to the Plan for the Provision of Nursing Care and Services for the patient population served.

• Functions under the direction of the Registered Nurse
• Will provide high quality nursing care and function within the scope of their licensure related to the assigned duties.
• Function with other members of the healthcare team in promoting and maintaining health, preventing disease and disability
• Caring for and rehabilitating individuals who are experiencing an altered health state.
• Contributing to the ultimate quality of life.
• Comply with all approved hospital and nursing policies and procedures and participate in performance improvement activities.
• Will function with a focus on customer service and patient safety.
• The LPN, with appropriate competencies, may serve as escort for patient transport according to policy.
• Assessment, planning, implementing, evaluation, activities of daily living, patient advocacy, delegation, communication according to their scope of practice.

Graduate of an NLN approved School or Program for Practical Nursing

• Current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Maryland.
• Current CPR
• PEARS required or within 1 year of hire

Prefer specific experience in Pediatrics

• Team oriented
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of, and ability to, perform duties in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and ANA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and Performance
• Computer proficiency
• Organization and time management skills
• Ability to position patient, lift 25 pounds, walk, run, sit, stand, stoop, kneel, reach, push, pull, demonstrate manual dexterity, mobility, and visual and auditory ability to do this job.
• Other Requirements Specific to Assigned Area
• Knowledge of growth and develop to assure data collection, treatment, care is appropriate to the developmental/chronological age of the patient.

• Reports directly to Nurse Manager
• Provides care in a team relationship under the clinical direction of a Registered Nurse.

• Provides guidance and direction to the Patient Care Assistant

Directly interfaces daily with physicians, patients, visitors, other health care team and health care system staff.

Operates patient care equipment. Computer hardware and software.

Regular or continuous risk of exposure to body fluids, infectious waste or blood borne diseases requiring the use of personal protective equipment and adherence to established protocol. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours. Occasional stress due to emergency situations or multiple demands.

This job description identifies the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not to be considered an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties or skills required of an incumbent.