Payrate starting at $30/hour
ALL SHIFTS, PRN/ Oncall
The Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth is currently seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse who is responsible for the effective overall management of clinical services and for providing quality nursing care to all program participants.Responsibility lies in coordinating three major areas: care of program participants, administration of medication and treatment, and clinical assessments of program participants.
The Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation and Nursing Center provides a comprehensive array of individualized rehabilitation and nursing services, including short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing care, memory care and in-patient hospice care.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers direct nursing care to selected program participants to maintain clinical competence and/or to assess nursing care needs of program participants.
• Works collaboratively with staff, peers and other health care professionals to ensure effective clinical management of elder care practices.
• Follows and reviews nursing care plans for program participants on an on-going basis.
• Maintains necessary documentation per policies and procedures and as required by State and Federal regulations.
• Obtains and records vital signs.
• Adheres to Infection Control and environmental safety procedures.
• Delegates tasks to appropriate staff members to ensure effective functioning of the unit.
• Ensures medication is administered as ordered.
• Ensures treatments are completed as ordered.
• Provides supervision and/or resources to Neighborhood Nurses in other Neighborhoods as necessary.
• Assists new staff members in the adjustment and orientation process.
• Participates in the in the evaluation process of nursing staff.
• Maintains adequate supplies on the Neighborhood and contains costs.

• Serves as a liaison between the Neighborhood and other departments in advocating the needs of program participants.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate from a State approved school of nursing. Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Maryland.
• Clinical experience in long-term care and with the dementia population.

Certification/Licensure:

• LPN
• CPR

• Graduate from a State approved school of nursing. Licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Maryland.
• Clinical experience in long-term care and with the dementia population.

Certification/Licensure:

• LPN
• CPR

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Excellent relational skills.
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
• Excellent knowledge of case management and crisis intervention services.
• Excellent communication skills including active listening.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent relational and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic knowledge of clerical procedures and systems such as managing Outlook calendar, email and recordkeeping.

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees including but not limited to:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Vacation/sick/holiday pay
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a discretionary employer contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Parental Leave

Join Catholic Charities of Baltimore where you will be an important member of a trauma-informed care organization that promotes a culture of safety, empowerment, healing, and self-care, and that believes that every person has infinite worth and promise.
Catholic Charities is an equal opportunity employer