Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervisor, this role utilizes the nursing process to deliver care to adult to geriatric population as defined in the unit-specific structural standards of the assigned area.Work in a residential hospice facility as an UCH employee dedicated to providing compassionate end of life care in Forest Hill, Maryland.

Qualifications

Education & Training:

• Graduate of an accredited LPN school of nursing.
• Currently licensed as LPN in the State of Maryland.
• Certification in BCLS required.

Work Orientation & Experience : P

Previous experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

• read, write and comprehend medical terminology
• effectively convey verbal and written information and medical terminology
• perform mathematical calculations correctly
• organize and manage time effectively setting appropriate priorities to make independent decisions consistent with current policies, procedures and nursing standards
• respond to emergency situations appropriately
• adapt hours of availability to variable and changing needs of the hospice residence, including all shifts
• effectively function as a member of a collaborative team
• ability to assume role of Charge Nurse and demonstrate professional leadership
• comply with OSHA standards
• understands and respects importance of patient privacy and confidentiality
• develops and promotes a constructive/positive atmosphere within the work area by demonstrating the ability to maintain cooperation with and assist fellow health team member, physicians, intra and inter-departments, hospital, hospice providers and nursing administration

Additional Information

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

Compensation

• Pay Range:$24.89-$34.84
• Other Compensation (if applicable): Shift differential
• Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide

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PandoLogic. Keywords: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Location: Forest Hill, MD - 21050

Job Tags

Shift work, Night shift, All shifts,

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