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.

Licensure:

Current registration with the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses as a Licensed Practical Nurse.Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification).

Experience:
One-year acute care experience preferred

Skills:

Performs within limits of State Nurse Practice Act, Code of Ethics for Nurses, Medical Center policies and procedures.Interpersonal skills required in order to instruct and comfort patients and their families and maintain effective contacts with a variety of Medical Center personnel.Demonstrates knowledge of and compliance with Medical Center policies and procedures.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists in gathering data to assess the physical, psychological, and social needs of patients.Principal Duties and ResponsibilitiesCollaborates with the registered nurse in planning for the needs of patients upon admission.Reviews the care plan and provides input into updating and revising.Provides 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.Administers and documents medications according to policy and procedure.Prepares patients for tests and procedures.Supervises and evaluates care given by non-licensed personnel.Provides registered nurse with a thorough concise report on patient status and activities at the end of the shift.

Pay Range

$23.21 - $36.00

Final salary offer will be based on the candidate's qualifications, education, experience and alignment with our organizational needs.

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.