What are the responsibilities and job description for the Graduate Licensed Practical Nurse position at Meritus Health?
Graduate LPN- Full Time
630am -7pm or 630pm -7am
At Meritus, we are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to our patients and their families. We are seeking newly graduated Licensed Practical Nurses to join our dynamic healthcare team. As an LPN, you will be an integral part of our patient care team, contributing to the delivery of exceptional care in a supportive, collaborative environment.
All new graduate LPNs at Meritus participate in our Nurse Residency Program. Our residency program is a unique experience to jumpstart your career, knowing and anticipating your needs and challenges in your first year of nursing practice. Our 12-month program compliments the nurse/preceptor relationship and gives you the tools you need to establish your foundation in the profession. This is an excellent opportunity to begin your nursing career with a strong mentorship program!
Meritus Medical Center utilizes The Vizient/AACN Nursing Residency ProgramTM which is trusted by more than 550 hospitals and health systems nationwide, and adopted as the state model for Hawaii, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency ProgramTM (NRP) focuses on new graduates as they enter practice resulting in higher retention rates.
About our Units:
3 East (Medical Surgical) is a 28 bed adult medical - surgical unit that primarily provides care to patients with orthopedic related issues, those undergoing total joint replacement, neurosurgical procedures, and patients that have sustained traumatic injuries. This unit also offers 10 telemetry beds for those patients that require continuous monitoring of their heart rhythm and rate. Nurse to patient ratio is 1:5
3 West (Rehab/Joints) is an 18 bed CARF licensed unit that serves 100% inpatients with all types of traditional rehab diagnosis. The unit provides clinical assessment and evaluations, assistance with activities of daily living, gait training, problem solving skills instruction social and safety skills training. Joints is a 10 bed unit that cares for total joint replacement patients.
4 South (Med Surg/ Cardiac) is a 27 bed Observation, Medical, Cardiac, and Telemetry unit that has been designated for Med-surg/Tele, IMC overflow. Our team consists of Registered Nursing staff who have advanced cardiac life support, are stroke certified, and trauma certified. As a team, we work closely with our certified nursing assistants who help us provide dedicated and committed care.
5 South (Medical Surgical) is a Medical/Telemetry Stroke Unit. The patients of 5 South have multisystem medical problems requiring staff to be knowledgeable of respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, neurological, and endocrine system diseases. The staff utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in providing skilled patient care and follows the nursing department's Standards of Care and Standards of Nursing Practice. Clinical functions provided on 5 South include medication administrative, intravenous therapy, oxygen therapy, blood transfusions, wound care, cardiac monitoring, and the use and maintenance of specialized equipment
5 East (Medical Surgical) has patients with multisystem surgical and medical problems requiring staff to be knowledgeable of respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, neurological, and endocrine system diseases including Palliative Care/End of Life, Urology, Oncology and Nephrology. The staff utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in providing skilled patient care and follows the nursing department's Standards of Care and Standards of Nursing Practice.
Float Pool is a dynamic, fast paced environment that supports quality patient care and staff satisfaction. Our department is comprised of a group of trained employees who are deployed by the Administrative Nursing Supervisor to take patient care assignments or perform tasks, on various nursing units. The RN profession in this area functions the same as the nursing unit staff, in assuming responsibility for a patient assignment or care delivery.
Education – Graduate from an approved nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
Experience – One year experience in relevant specialty preferred. Current BLS (CPR) in compliance with policy.
Licensure/Certification – Current license to practice in the State of Maryland. For Meritus Home Health only: Must provide own transportation. Current, valid driver's license, car insurance, and access to a vehicle is required. Vehicle maintenance is the employee's responsibility.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities – Ability to apply the standards of professional nursing practice with compassion and empathy. Basic computer skills required. Must possess high level of organizational and communication skills.
Caring for Our Team
We are committed to supporting the well-being and professional development of our team members through a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Coverage begins on the first of the month following your hire date. - Life Insurance & Disability Coverage
Includes company-paid life insurance, as well as short- and long-term disability benefits to provide peace of mind. - Paid Time Off (PTO)
A generous PTO program designed to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance. - 401(k) Retirement Plan
Benefit from a robust company match to support your long-term financial goals. - Education Assistance & Tuition Reimbursement
Support for your continued learning and career growth. - Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Options to save pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses. - Shift Differential Pay
Team members working evening, night, or weekend shifts may be eligible for additional pay.
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.
