LPN-ACUTE

• Sign On Bonus Potential: 10,000
• Baltimore, MD
• LEVINDALE HOSPITAL
• BRAIN HEALTH UNIT
• Full-time w/Weekend Commitment - Night shift - 7:00pm-7:30am
• Staff Nurse
• 83019
• $23.56-$36.52 Experience based
• Posted: October 11, 2024

LPN’s up to $10,000.00 Sign on Bonus + Competitive pay!

At Levindale, we are passionate about providing the best medical and emotional care for our residents and patients.

Levindale is a 330- licensed -bed facility located in Baltimore that offers a full continuum of post-acute services to help patients regain function and vitality after a life-altering illness or injury. Levindale is accredited by the Joint Commission and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

ALL TEAM MEMBERS ENJOY!

· Competitive Pay, PTO, 403(b) + Employer Match

· Tuition Assistance

· Free Parking

· Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision EAP

· Health & Wellness Programs, including discounted gym membership

· 24/7 Mental Health Resources Employee Discounts and more!

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse/Director of Nursing, the Licensed Practical Nurse utilizes a general understanding of the principles of nursing and basic physical assessment skills in the development of and implementation of individualized nursing care plans to ensure that the needs of the residents are met. Attends to the daily operations of the unit on a per shift, unit level, and assumes responsibilities of a leadership role as needed.

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Formal working knowledge; equivalent to an Associate's degree (2 years college); requires knowledge of a specialized field; Less than one year experience; Graduate of accredited school of nursing (diploma). 
• License for Practical Nursing and AHA BLS CPR Certification. 
• Basic computer skills; Synquest; IV Pump; Phillips Monitoring System; Accucheck; EKG Machine, Specialty Bed Operation.

About the Unit:

UNIT SUMMARY: The Brain Health Unit is comprised of two 40-bed units. Staff members in the BHU are good communicators and are able to set boundaries, hold confidences, and establish and maintain trust. Patients in the BHU are admitted with medical and psych diagnoses. The length of their stay is 23 days, which provides an opportunity for clinical staff to analyze a patient's behavior and cultivate a relationship that may help a patient see him- or herself in a better way. During their stay, patients will receive help with medication management and rehabilitation services if needed. Staff members will also assist in engaging patients in group activities and one-on-one exercises.