Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Observation

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What You Will Do:
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Observation (5 South)
UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center
Full-Time - Night Shift
Glen Burnie, Maryland
Are you an LPN looking to further your career?
BWMC offers a 6-month bridge program!
LPN Bridge Program - transitioning LPNs into the acute care setting at BWMC
The LPN Bridge Program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore Washington Medical Center includes clinical education classes, clinical experience, Monthly seminars, and progress meetings with leadership.
The BWMC LPN Bridge Program is a 6-month program aimed at providing the tools that both a novice LPN as well as an Experienced LPN who is new to the acute care setting will need to be successful.
General Summary
Under moderate supervision, the staff Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a licensed caregiver who performs as a team member who has a thorough knowledge of scientific principles, methods, and technical skills to treat and care for adult and older adult patients. All work is performed under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
The Power of Caring
Within all of us, there is untold power. An unstoppable strength. A desire to do more.
Join our talented team of Registered Nurses and experience the highest level of appreciation at UM Baltimore Washington Medical Center - named Top Workplace
in the Baltimore area by The Baltimore Sun two years in a row (2019 & 2020); for 2021!
At the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center, our registered nurses have earned the highest level of respect as a critical factor in our success- and that of our patients. As part of the acclaimed University of Maryland Medical System, our facility is one of three designated hospitals in Maryland. UM BWMC features one of the state's busiest emergency departments, as well as a team of experts who care for our community and one another.
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Unit Details:
5 South is a 42-bed acute medical/surgical observation unit that accepts inpatients and remotely monitored telemetry patients. 5 South has 20 semi-private rooms and 2 private rooms with negative airflow capabilities. Patients accepted to 5 South are from all areas of the hospital, including the Emergency Department and PACU.
5 South also accepts medical-surgical and remote telemetry inpatients admitted with the diagnosis of, but not limited to pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cellulitis, deep vein thrombosis, sepsis, infectious disease, various gastrointestinal disorders, renal failure, and general surgery.
Generally, patients admitted to the observation unit are projected to have a stay of 24 hours or less, no more than 48 hours, and therefore are considered outpatients and/or an extension of the Emergency Department. Patients in observation status need further diagnostic testing and/or further observation and assessments.
For immediate consideration, email your updated resume to **** or to schedule a call with me!
What You Need to Be Successful:
Graduation from an accredited school of Practical Nursing is required.
Currently licensed by the Maryland State Board of Nursing required.
Recent appropriate nursing practice (within the past 5 years) or refresher course within the past six (6) months.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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