LPN

Columbia, Maryland

Lorien Harmony Hall is seeking compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses to join our award-winning team. Lorien Health Services is long-term care.

Posted Oct 5

Shift and hours: Days, Evenings, Nights
Unit and setting: Harmony Park Memory Care unit · Assisted Living Harmony Park, a dedicated Memory Care unit designed to meet the unique needs of residents living with dementia and Alzheimer’s.Residents living with dementia and Alzheimer’s
License: LPN license License: Active Maryland LPN licenseActive Maryland LPN license
Term: Permanent Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN Hours AvailableFull-Time, Part-Time, PRN

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Also asks: 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: Shift differentials Shift differentials
Tuition assistance: Offered
Extra pay: Shift differentials
Bonus: Referral bonus program Referral bonus program
Extra pay: Double time when worked on major holidays
Pay reviews: Pay based on experience $27.00 - $35.00 per hour (based on experience)

Benefits

BenefitsSame Day PaySame Day Pay for all employees
Benefits80 hours vacation + 40 hours sick time (rollover available)PTO: 80 hours vacation + 40 hours sick time (rollover available)
BenefitsPersonal DaysPersonal Days
Benefits7 Paid Major Holidays7 Paid Major Holidays (Double time when worked)
BenefitsCareFirst Medical InsuranceCareFirst Medical Insurance
BenefitsTuition AssistanceTuition Assistance

More benefits (18)

BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
BenefitsFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
BenefitsEmployee discountsEmployee discounts
BenefitsEarn points, earn rewards programEarn points, earn rewards program
BenefitsAttendance incentivesAttendance incentives
BenefitsProfessional development and career advancement opportunitiesProfessional 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
PTO: 80 hours vacation + 40 hours sick time
7 Paid Major Holidays (Double time when worked)
HRA Fund

The role and schedule

Precepting: You would precept other nurses Support, mentor, and provide clinical guidance to nursing assistants
Day to day: Provide oversight to resident daily care Provide oversight to resident's daily care
Day to day: Communicate changes in condition and care clearly and compassionately with residents and families Communicate changes in condition and care, clearly and compassionately with residents and their families
Day to day: Collaborate closely with Medical Director to support resident health and care plans Collaborate closely with the Medical Director to support resident health and care plans
Holidays: 7 Paid Major Holidays (Double time when worked)

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Overview

Lorien Harmony Hall is seeking compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses to join our award-winning team. At Lorien, we pride ourselves on being more than a nursing home and assisted living company—we’re a community committed to excellence in care, teamwork, and professional growth.

Apply today and experience the Lorien difference. We'd love to meet you!

Competitive Pay

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

Shift differentials

Same Day Pay for all employees

Full-Time Benefits Package

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

Personal Days

7 Paid Major Holidays (Double time when worked)

CareFirst Medical Insurance

Tuition Assistance

HRA Fund

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Perks & Rewards

Employee discounts

Earn points, earn rewards program

Attendance incentives

Referral bonus program

Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Responsibilities

Licensed Practical Nurses bring a kind, patient, and empathetic approach to care, along with a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life for our residents. In this role, you will:

Provide oversight to resident's daily care

Communicate changes in condition and care, clearly and compassionately with residents and their families

Collaborate closely with the Medical Director to support resident health and care plans

Support, mentor, and provide clinical guidance to nursing assistants

Qualifications

Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN Hours Available

Schedule

Days, Evenings, Nights

License: Active Maryland LPN license

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

Located in the heart of Columbia, Maryland, Lorien Harmony Hall is a family-owned assisted living community with a long-standing tradition of compassionate care. As one of the first all-assisted living facilities in Maryland, we've spent decades helping seniors live with dignity, purpose, and comfort.

While our roots are strong, our approach is modern — we continuously embrace advancements in medicine and technology to enhance both care and quality of life for our residents.

Lorien Harmony Hall shares its campus with our sister facility, Lorien Columbia Nursing Home, and is proud to announce our newest addition: Harmony Park, a dedicated Memory Care unit designed to meet the unique needs of residents living with dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Award-Winning Care

Proudly recognized as “Best Assisted Living” and “Best Retirement Community” by The Daily Record's Reader Rankings.

Join a team where tradition meets innovation — and where every day, you have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

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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