Women's & Outpatient Surgical Center Licensed Practical Nurse Day Shift

Greater Baltimore Medical Center Healthcare
US - Maryland - Towson
January 15, 2025

Under direct supervision of the registered nurse provides direct patient care to assigned patients.
Education

Knowledge of nursing theory and practice acquired through an accredited school of nursing.

Experience

One-year acute care experience preferred

Skills

•Interpersonal skills, communication (verbal and written) are required in order to instruct and comfort patients and their families and maintain effective contacts with a variety of hospital personnel and maintain appropriate/adequate documentation.

•Ability to perform and plan professional nursing care resolving complex patient care problems and dealing with patients and their families often during stressful situations.

Licensures, Certifications

•Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

•Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification) - not required for Hospice employee.

Physical Requirements

•Ability to stand and walk almost constantly (up to 90% of work time) and occasionally (up to 50% of work time) lifting and positioning patients.

Working Conditions

•Normal patient care environment with exposure to excessive noise, dust, and temperature.

•Possibly exposed to adverse working conditions due to performance of patient care activities and exposure to communicable diseases.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists in gathering data to assess the physical, psychological, social, spiritual needs of patients.

Collaborates with the registered nurse and interdisciplinary/team members in planning for the needs of patients upon admission.

Reviews the care plans and provides input into updating and revising.

Supports in direct patient care to assigned patients utilizing clinical nursing skills and judgement.

Provides education and reinforcement of education for patients and family, and documents outcome in the medical record.

Initiates appropriate emergency measures when patient's condition dictates need.

Prepares patients for tests and procedures.

Administers and documents medications according to policy and procedure.

Can appropriately delegate care to non-licensed personnel and report to the Registered nurse.

Report to the Registered nurse with a thorough concise report on patient condition changes or evaluation of interventions.

Perform other duties as assigned

All roles must demonstrate GBMC Values:

Respect

I will treat everyone with courtesy. I will foster a healing environment.

Treats others with fairness, kindness, and respect for personal dignity and privacy

Listens and responds appropriately to others' needs, feelings, and capabilities

Excellence

I will strive for superior performance in every aspect of my work. I will recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of others.

Meets and/or exceeds customer expectations
Actively pursues learning and self-development
Pays attention to detail; follows through

Accountability

I will be professional in the way I act, look and speak. I will take ownership to solve problems.

Sets a positive, professional example for others
Takes ownership of problems and does what is needed to solve them
Appropriately plans and utilizes required resources for various job duties
Reports to work regularly and on time

Teamwork

I will be engaged and collaborative. I will keep people informed.

Works cooperatively and collaboratively with others for the success of the team
Addresses and resolves conflict in a positive way
Seeks out the ideas of others to reach the best solutions
Acknowledges and celebrates the contribution of others

Ethical Behavior

I will always act with honesty and integrity. I will protect the patient.

Demonstrates honesty, integrity and good judgment
Respects the cultural, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of patients/families/coworkers

Results

I will set goals and measure outcomes that support organizational goals. I will give and accept help to achieve goals.

Embraces change and improvement in the work environment
Continuously seeks to improve the quality of products/services
Displays flexibility in dealing with new situations or obstacles
Achieves results on time by focusing on priorities and manages time efficiently

COVID-19 Vaccination

All applicants must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 or obtain a GBMC approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting employment at GBMC Healthcare, to include Gilchrist and GBMC Health Partners.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GBMC HealthCare and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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