License Practical Nurse Part Time Mon- Fri E/O Weekend Dayshift

"Elevate your nursing career with Maryland’s premier provider for medically fragile youth. Second Family, Inc. offers more than just a job; we offer a pathway to mastery through elite training, educational assistance, and hands-on mentorship. Join a team where competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits meet the rewarding challenge of high-impact residential care."

The LPN is responsible to the RN Supervisor and its clients for rendering nursing care in assigned area in terms of individualized needs, according to dependent and independent nursing functions and conformance with recognized nursing techniques, procedures, and established standards based on the scope of practical nursing, under the direction/delegation of the Registered Nurse.  

The LPN will be responsible for, but not limited to: 

• Perform delegated independent nursing functions using established nursing protocol procedures, policies, guidelines, and standards as observed by the registered nurse. 
• Assist in data collection on the Client Data Record to include hospital chart and medication mars, 
• Contribute to the development of the client plan of care based on the identified patient problems/needs, 
• Carry out RN and/or physician orders accurately, directly and indirectly by reading RN book for order changes and ensuring all appointment/health visit forms are signed by RN on duty, 
• Assist in the evaluation of the effectiveness of the nursing care administered relative to the client identified problem/needs, 
• Understand inventory procedure and ensures adequate supplies are available. 
• Perform selected tasks related to client care and the client’s environment in a safe manner, 
• Administer medication accurately, observing client response, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and lack of negative outcomes, 
• Perform limited I.V. Therapy procedures on those clients receiving peripherally inserted Intravenous fluids, as delegated by and observed by the RN, 
• Give punctual change of shift report consisting of pertinent and relevant information for assigned clients, 
• Effectively communicate clients changing needs and plan of care among staff members, 
• Complete all reports, consultation referral requests, and active treatment plans as directed, 

Requirements 

• High School Diploma
• License Practical Nurse License from Maryland Board of Nursing 
• First Aid and CPR certified by the American Heart Association
• Maintain valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience working in a group home or relevant experience (Preferred)
• Prior experience with medically fragile children or similar demographics (preferred)

Benefits 

Full time (40 hours per week) employees receive: 

• Health, dental and vision insurance with company contribution towards premiums and deductibles
• Participation in 403(b) retirement plan with company contributions
• Company-sponsored disability and life insurance 
• Educational Assistance Benefits
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Overtime 
• And more!