LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

We're looking for LPNs dedicated to patient care, currently we have a open position in Silver Spring in which we need wound assessment care.  Please call 410.480.7099 for a phone screening. 

SUMMARY:

Under supervision of a registered nurse, provides quality care to patients/clients and performs technical skilled care in patient/client care settings as assigned in compliance with nursing standards, federal, state, local government regulations and company clinical policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

·      Provides direct and individualized nursing care to assigned patients based on nursing standards and under the supervision of the Director of Nursing and/or a Registered Nurse designee.

·      Ensures quality and safe delivery of health care services to patients/clients.

·      Implements plan of care formulated by physician and Registered Nurse.

·      Provides accurate and timely documentation consistent with plan of care.

·      Assesses and provides patient/client and family caregiver education and information pertinent to diagnosis and plan of care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse.

·      Maintains safe and healthy working environment and uses safe work methods and procedures in accordance with company clinical standards.

·      Assists patient/client in learning appropriate self-care activities

·      Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.

·      Documents and reports activity as required.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will be expected to

perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by management.
 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

·       Licensed as a licensed practical nurse in the state of Maryland

·       Graduate of an accredited practical nurse program

·       Minimum of one year of nursing experience.

COMPETENCY/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

·      Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills

·      Able to utilize the telephone for internal and external communications

·      Good knowledge of nursing assessment and observation skills

·      Must be competent in the provision of nursing care

·      Current CPR certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

·      The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

·      The work requires moderately heavy physical exertion on a regular and recurring basis such as: assisting patient in transfer activities (wheelchair, to bed, to tub, to commode) and providing substantial support to patients/clients in ambulation.

·      Employee is required to stand; walk; stoop and must occasionally lift and/or move over 50 – 100lbs.