Licensed Practical Nurse- Emergency Department

Licensed Practical Nurse
- Emergency Department

Sign On Bonus Potential: up to $5,000

Location:

Randallstown, MD

Department: NURSING EMERGENCY RM

The Emergency Department at Northwest Hospital currently sees over 60,000 patients per year and has 49 beds. The Emergency Department treats major and minor illnesses, typically related to cardiac, stroke and behavioral health. Additionally, staff may provide care for orthopedic injuries or minor trauma. Our rapid care area is designated for minor illnesses. Staff members are outgoing and positive and must utilize strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status and be able to effectively implement clinical nursing interventions to modify symptoms.

Under the supervision of the Unit Manager and Unit charge nurse, 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; assists in the orientation of the supervision of nursing personnel; and attends to the daily operations of the unit on a per shift, unit level, and assumes responsibilities of a leadership role as needed.

• Formal working knowledge; equivalent to an Associate's degree (2 years college); requires knowledge of a specialized field
• Less than 1 year of experience
• License for Practical Nursing

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