Licensed Practical Nurse
University of Maryland Medical System
Towson, Maryland
- Eligibility
- LPN
- Shift
- Nights
- Unit
- Wound-Care
Posted Aug 14
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Nights
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Long Term Care
- Accepts
- LPN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
About this role
Job Requirements
A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides compassionate, patient-centered nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider (MD, NP, PA, etc.). This role is responsible for delivering high-quality clinical support, ensuring patient safety, and promoting wellness through skilled nursing practices, education, and collaboration with the healthcare team. Primary Responsibilities
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.
- Provides direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, performing wound care, obtaining specimens for laboratory examinations, and carrying out provider orders for routine treatments, in accordance with the state of Maryland Nurse Practice Act and Regulations.
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- Monitors patients for changes in condition and promptly reports concerns to supervising clinicians.
- Collects patient health information and document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the medical record.
- Assists RNs and providers with examinations, procedures, and treatment plans.
- Provides support for patient and family education regarding treatments, medications, and care plans.
- Maintains infection control standards, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and quality of care.
- Maintains medical supplies, equipment, and inventory as needed.
- Participates in quality improvement initiatives and staff meetings.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned. Education & Experience - Required
- Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses is required.
- Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing Education Program approved by the State of Maryland is required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Work Experience
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Strong knowledge of basic nursing principles, pharmacology, and clinical procedures.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.
Benefits
Benefits
Compensation
Pay Range: $24.89-$34.84
Other Compensation (if applicable)
Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide
Sourced from University of Maryland Medical System’s careers page.
Requirements
- A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides compassionate, patient-centered nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider (MD, NP, PA, etc.). This role is responsible for delivering high-quality clinical support, ensuring patient safety, and promoting wellness through skilled nursing practices, education, and collaboration with the healthcare team. Primary Responsibilities
- The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities performed.
- Monitors patients for changes in condition and promptly reports concerns to supervising clinicians.
- Collects patient health information and document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the medical record.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned. Education & Experience - Required
- Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses is required.
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- Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing Education Program approved by the State of Maryland is required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
Place
- City
- Towson, Maryland
- Median rent
- $1,764/mo
- Local household income
- $101,320/yr
- Metro price level
- 5% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Towson area index 104.5, where 100 is the national average.
Towson, just north of Baltimore, blends college-town energy with suburban comfort. Home to Towson University and a walkable downtown core, it offers nur ses a quieter base with easy access to major hospital systems and Charm City's amenities.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a major healthcare network serving Maryland, with its flagship academic medical center, the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMC), located in Baltimore. UMMC includes a 789-bed downtown campus and a 177-bed midtown…
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- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted $24.89-$34.84 range and differentials?
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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
