Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Emergency Department

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center named Top Workplace in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020);

Top Workplace in the USA for 2021! As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three ANCC Pathway to Excellence® designated hospitals in Maryland.

UM BWMC features one of the state’s busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another.

The University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (UMBWMC) provides the highest quality health care services to the communities we serve.

Our medical center is home to leading-edge technology, nationally recognized quality, personalized service and outstanding people.

We have 285 licensed beds and we’re home to 3,200 employees and over 800 physicians.

Our expert physicians and experienced, compassionate staff are connected to medical practices in the local community as well as at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore.

For patients, this means access to high-quality care and research discoveries aimed at improving Maryland’s health. Our physicians and nursing staff specialize in emergency, acute, medical-surgical and critical care.

In addition, our medical center is home to many Centers of Excellence, offering expert outpatient health care.

Job Description

Full-Time Day - 8a-830p

Under moderate supervision, the staff Licensed Practical Nurse is a licensed care giver who performs as a team member who has thorough knowledge of scientific principles, methods and technical skills adult and older adult patient care.

All work is performed under the 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.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of Practical Nursing, current licensure by the Maryland State Board of Nurses.
• At least one year of LPN experience is preferred.
• Recent appropriate nursing practice (within past 5 years) or refresher course within the past six (6) months.
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS required.
• Must meet unit specific certification as required such as (PALS, ACLS, NRP).

Working Conditions

Works inside. May be exposed to frequent interruptions and multiple crisis situations. Potential for regular exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials, such as chemicals and cleaning agents, requiring the observation of Standard (Universal) Precautions and safe handling practices.

May be physically and verbally abused by patients. Expected to work on rotating shifts including weekends and holidays as necessary.

May be expected to work on other than regular unit to provide adequate staffing, if the need arises. This position has been classified as medium exposure risk and requires the completion of an annual respirator mask fitting.

Physical Requirements

Standing, sitting, bending, and walking is required three (3) to five (5) hours / shift. Involves heavy (up to and in excess of one hundred 100 pounds) lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling zero (0) to three (3) hours / shift, in accordance with Safe Patient Lifting policy.

Requires appropriate listening and speaking skills to converse with patients, staff, visitors, and physicians. Requires hearing / listening to differentiate sounds zero (0) to three (3) hours / shift.

Visual acuity is necessary to read labels, charts, document, and use various instruments / equipment zero (0) to three (3) hours / shift.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.