LPN

Columbia, Maryland

Lorien Health Services is now hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) at our Lorien Columbia community! Lorien Health Services is long-term care.

Posted Oct 5

Shift and hours: Days, Evenings and Nights
Unit and setting: Korean nursing unit The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides high-quality, compassionate nursing care to residents in accordance with established policies, procedures, and care plans.residents
License: LPN license Maryland LPN license, valid and in good standingMaryland LPN license
Term: PermanentFull Time, Part Time, and PRN

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New grads: Welcomed
License: Maryland LPN license Maryland LPN license, valid and in good standing Check your license
Also asks: ability to safely lift, push, and pull up to 25-50 pounds Ability to safely lift, push, and pull up to 25-50 pounds as part of daily job responsibilities, with or without reasonable accomodation.

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What it pays

Pay differential: 7 Paid Major Holidays (Double time paid when worked)
Tuition assistance: Tuition Assistance – Bridge to Your RN
Extra pay: Double time paid when workedworked on 7 Paid Major Holidays
Bonus: Referral bonus program
Pay reviews: based on experience $27.00 - $35.00 per hour (based on experience)
Pay reviews: Same Day Pay available for all employees Same Day Pay available for all employees

Benefits

BenefitsPTO: 80 hours vacation + 40 hours sick time (rollover available)PTO: 80 hours vacation + 40 hours sick time (rollover available)
Benefits6 Personal Days6 Personal Days
Benefits7 Paid Major Holidays7 Paid Major Holidays (Double time paid when worked)
BenefitsCareFirst Medical InsuranceCareFirst Medical Insurance
BenefitsTuition Assistance - Bridge to Your RNTuition Assistance - Bridge to Your RN
BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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BenefitsFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
BenefitsEmployee discount programsEmployee discount programs
BenefitsEarn Points, Earn Rewards incentivesEarn Points, Earn Rewards incentives
BenefitsAttendance rewardsAttendance rewards
BenefitsReferral bonus programReferral bonus program
BenefitsOngoing professional development and career advancement opportunitiesOngoing professional development and career advancement opportunities
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Opportunities for advancement
Referral program
HRA Fund

The role and schedule

Day to day: provides high-quality, compassionate nursing care to residents The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides high-quality, compassionate nursing care to residents in accordance with established policies, procedures, and care plans.
Weekends: Every other weekend availability (Saturday and Sunday) Every other weekend availability (Saturday and Sunday)
Details: 215 beds across five nursing units With 215 beds across five nursing units - and plans to expand with a new unit - Lorien Columbia continues to grow while staying true to its mission of providing exceptional care.

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Overview

Lorien Health Services is now hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) at our Lorien Columbia community! Join our award-winning healthcare team and see firsthand why Lorien is more than a nursing home or assisted living community. If you’re passionate about patient-centered care and career growth, we want to hear from you—apply today!

Competitive Pay

$27.00 – $35.00 per hour (based on experience)

Same Day Pay available for all employees

Full-Time Benefits Package

PTO: 80 hours vacation + 40 hours sick time (rollover available)

6 Personal Days

7 Paid Major Holidays (Double time paid when worked)

CareFirst Medical Insurance

Tuition Assistance – Bridge to Your RN

HRA Fund

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Perks & Rewards

Employee discount programs

Earn Points, Earn Rewards incentives

Attendance rewards

Referral bonus program

Ongoing professional development and career advancement opportunities

Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides high-quality, compassionate nursing care to residents in accordance with established policies, procedures, and care plans. The ideal candidate demonstrates a kind, patient, and empathetic approach while maintaining a strong commitment to delivering exceptional clinical care and supporting resident well-being.

Build a meaningful nursing career with Lorien Columbia—where compassion, teamwork, and excellence come together. Apply today!

Qualifications

Full Time, Part Time, and PRN

Schedule

Days, Evenings and Nights

Every other weekend availability (Saturday and Sunday)

Maryland LPN license, valid and in good standing

Ability to safely lift, push, and pull up to 25–50 pounds as part of daily job responsibilities, with or without reasonable accomodation.

Come be part of a community that truly lives the Lorien mission: Care Forward.

Located in the heart of Howard County, MD, Lorien Columbia is proud to be the flagship location of Lorien Health Services and has been serving the community since 1977. Our facility offers a full range of services, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and outpatient therapy, and is home to the only Korean nursing unit in Howard County.

With 215 beds across five nursing units — and plans to expand with a new unit — Lorien Columbia continues to grow while staying true to its mission of providing exceptional care.

Nationally Recognized

Since 2020, we’ve been named one of the Top Nursing Homes in Maryland by Newsweek Magazine, a testament to our dedication to quality care and innovation.

Join a team with a legacy of excellence and a future full of opportunity at Lorien Columbia.

Lorien Health Services is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

What's around it?

In Columbia, MD

Columbia, MDFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 5% above the US average

Median rent: $2,042/mo
Household income: $131,490/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Columbia, MD

NeighborhoodsColumbia is organized into ten master-planned villages, each structured around its own village center and amenities. Wilde Lake is the original village, prized for walkability, architectural character, and relatively accessible price points. Kings Contrivance and Hickory Ridge occupy a middle tier offering spacious single-family homes and townhomes, while Dorsey's Search and Owen Brown attract value-focused commuters looking for quick access to regional routes without higher premiums. River Hill represents the top price tier, commanding substantial premiums largely driven by top-ranking school assignments. In the urban core, Town Center and the rapidly growing Merriweather District feature dense modern apartment and condo developments close to retail, while nearby neighboring communities like Elkridge and Hanover are frequently used by workers seeking practical commutes.

Columbia is organized into ten master-planned villages, each structured around its own village center and amenities. Wilde Lake is the original village, prized for walkability, architectural character, and relatively accessible price points.

Kings Contrivance and Hickory Ridge occupy a middle tier offering spacious single-family homes and townhomes, while Dorsey's Search and Owen Brown attract value-focused commuters looking for quick access to regional routes without higher premiums. River Hill represents the top price tier, commanding substantial premiums largely driven by top-ranking school assignments.

In the urban core, Town Center and the rapidly growing Merriweather District feature dense modern apartment and condo developments close to retail, while nearby neighboring communities like Elkridge and Hanover are frequently used by workers seeking practical commutes.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: tacmd.com Source 2: foxessellfaster.com Source 3: columbiatowncenter.org Source 4: reddit.com

Getting aroundColumbia is positioned midway between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., with core local transit and roadway links relying on corridors like Broken Land Parkway and Snowden River Parkway. Commuting into Baltimore is manageable and straightforward, but local residents caution that commuting south into Washington, D.C. can become grueling due to heavy highway congestion. For those working outside the immediate community, nearby areas such as Hanover or Elkridge can offer shorter drive times to regional employment centers, though Columbia's own interior transit leans heavily on private vehicles and extensive pedestrian pathways connecting the villages.

Columbia is positioned midway between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., with core local transit and roadway links relying on corridors like Broken Land Parkway and Snowden River Parkway. Commuting into Baltimore is manageable and straightforward, but local residents caution that commuting south into Washington, D.C. can become grueling due to heavy highway congestion.

For those working outside the immediate community, nearby areas such as Hanover or Elkridge can offer shorter drive times to regional employment centers, though Columbia's own interior transit leans heavily on private vehicles and extensive pedestrian pathways connecting the villages.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: dcurbanmom.com Source 2: foxessellfaster.com Source 3: reddit.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is a defining hallmark of Columbia, underpinned by 3,600 acres of open green space and miles of paved paths maintained by the Columbia Association. The 27-acre Lake Kittamaqundi serves as a scenic centerpiece for walking, birdwatching, and lakefront activities, linked by the striking spiral architecture of Bridge Columbia. Residents run and hike along the Patuxent Branch Trail, explore natural exhibits at the Robinson Nature Center, and visit nearby Centennial Park for expansive lake walks and picnics. For runners, groups like the Howard County Striders take advantage of the extensive, safe trail network that spans across all ten villages.

Outdoor recreation is a defining hallmark of Columbia, underpinned by 3,600 acres of open green space and miles of paved paths maintained by the Columbia Association. The 27-acre Lake Kittamaqundi serves as a scenic centerpiece for walking, birdwatching, and lakefront activities, linked by the striking spiral architecture of Bridge Columbia.

Residents run and hike along the Patuxent Branch Trail, explore natural exhibits at the Robinson Nature Center, and visit nearby Centennial Park for expansive lake walks and picnics. For runners, groups like the Howard County Striders take advantage of the extensive, safe trail network that spans across all ten villages.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: columbialiving.org Source 2: visithowardcounty.com Source 3: columbiatowncenter.org Source 4: dcurbanmom.com

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Living in Columbia

Conceived by developer James Rouse in the 1960s, Columbia is a master-planned community built to blend residential tranquility, diversity, and convenient commercial hubs. For healthcare professionals relocating to Howard County, it offers an exceptionally green and orderly base situated between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Columbia is divided into ten self-contained villages, ranging from the historic, walkable streets of Wilde Lake to the commuter-friendly avenues of Owen Brown and the premium enclaves of River Hill. Life outside work revolves around the outdoors and the arts: the Columbia Association maintains thousands of acres of parkland, connecting residential enclaves to Lake Kittamaqundi, Centennial Park, and the Patuxent Branch Trail. In the urban core, the Merriweather District and Downtown Columbia deliver vibrant dining at places like The Walrus Oyster & Ale House and world-class live music at Merriweather Post Pavilion. The tradeoffs involve higher housing prices than urban Baltimore and grueling highway commutes if commuting into the Washington core. However, for nurses seeking top-rated Howard County schools, safe neighborhoods, and serene green trails just steps from home, Columbia remains a premier Mid-Atlantic landing spot.

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As of 2026-05Source 1: tacmd.com Source 2: foxessellfaster.com Source 3: visithowardcounty.com Source 4: dcurbanmom.com Source 5: columbialiving.org

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