Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Residential Hospice
University of Maryland Medical System
Maryland, United States
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.).
- Shift and hours
- Nights · 7pm-7:30am
- Unit and setting
- Residential Hospice · Hospice Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Residential Hospice
- License
- LPN license Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses is required.Current LPN licensure from Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses
- Term
- Permanent Licensed Practical Nurse, Residential Hospice Full time,Full time
Do you qualify?
- License
- Current LPN licensure from Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses is required. Check your license
- Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.
- Also asks
- Graduate of accredited practical nursing program approved by Maryland Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing Education Program approved by the State of Maryland is required.
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Direct patient care: vital signs, medications, wound care, lab specimens
- Day to day
- Monitors patients for changes and reports concerns to supervising clinicians Monitors patients for changes in condition and promptly reports concerns to supervising clinicians.
- Day to day
- Documents assessments, interventions and outcomes in the medical record Collects patient health information and document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the medical record.
- Day to day
- Assists RNs and providers with examinations, procedures and treatment plans Assists RNs and providers with examinations, procedures, and treatment plans.
- Day to day
- Supports patient and family education on treatments, medications and care plans Provides support for patient and family education regarding treatments, medications, and care plans.
- Day to day
- Maintains infection control standards, safety protocols and regulatory compliance Maintains infection control standards, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance.
- Day to day
- Coordinates with interdisciplinary team for continuity and quality of care Coordinates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and quality of care.
- Day to day
- Maintains medical supplies, equipment and inventory Maintains medical supplies, equipment, and inventory as needed.
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- Participates in quality improvement initiatives and staff meetings Participates in quality improvement initiatives and staff meetings.
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
On your path
Hospice is a specialty you move into. Med surg, oncology, or home health is the usual door in.
Original listing
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Job Requirements
Licensed Practical Nurse, Residential Hospice Full time,
Nights, 7pm-7:30am
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, education, and collaboration with the healthcare team.
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.
- 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
Work Experience
- 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.
Benefits
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation
Pay Range: $27.44 - $38.41
Other Compensation (if applicable)
Review the 2025-2026 UMMS Benefits Guide
What's around it?
Maryland, United States
Living costs about 5% above the US average