Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Orthopedics
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Job Location:
Glen Burnie, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
General Summary
Under moderate supervision performs as a licensed patient care provider who has thorough knowledge of scientific principles methods and technical skills. All work is performed under direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Mission
All employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of Baltimore Washington Medical Center by dedicating oneself to providing the highest quality healthcare services to the communities we serve.
Reporting Relationships
Reports to Registered Nurse
Competency Assessment Process
- Demonstrates specialty specific competencies.
- Demonstrates competencies required as outlined in the departmental performance standards.
- Maintains safe environment utilizing appropriate equipment and safety devices.
- Recognizes vital signs that fall outside of normal limits.
- Recognizes the potential for abuse or neglect.
- Demonstrates knowledge base and actions in the care of age specific populations.
- Demonstrates an awareness of own learning needs and seeks ways to meet these in order to maintain competency and respond to departmental demands.
DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participates as a member of the patient care team by providing direct patient care under the supervision of the RN.
- Maintains accountability for meeting basic physical psychosocial and environmental needs of the patient.
- Performs any and all duties involving direct patient care as assigned by the RN within guidelines provided by the Maryland Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies and procedures.
- Performs unit documentation which is timely accurate concise legible and in accordance with performance standards and guidelines for use of the clinical information system.
- Maintains effective communication with all levels of the patient care team utilizing lines of authority appropriately.
- Formulates and maintains effective working relationships with all healthcare team members patients and significant others.
- Participates in development and attainment of unit and department of nursing goals/standards.
- Attends hospital and departmental meetings as required or assigned.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation:
Pay Range:$26.14-$36.59
Other Compensation (if applicable):
Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Dermal Fillers
- Experience Administering Injections
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Botox Experience
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
When you come to the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, youre coming to more than simply a beautiful 37-acre, 218-bed suburban Baltimore, Maryland campus. Youre embarking on a professional journey that encourages opportunities, values a team atmosphere, and makes conv ... View more
