Job Description

Brook Lane: Graduate Licensed Practical Nurse

7am - 730pm OR 7pm - 730am

At Meritus Health, we are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to our patients and their families. We are excited to welcome newly graduated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our team at Brook Lane, where behavioral health and patient-centered care come together in a supportive, healing environment.

As a new graduate LPN, you will play a vital role on our interdisciplinary care team, helping to provide safe, effective, and empathetic care while building meaningful connections with patients and colleagues.

Launch Your Career with Confidence
All new graduate LPNs at Meritus participate in our Nurse Residency Program, designed specifically to support you during your transition from student to professional nurse. This comprehensive 12-month program complements your preceptor experience and equips you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed in your first year of practice.

Through mentorship, education, and peer support, our residency program helps you anticipate and navigate real-world challenges while building a strong clinical foundation.

A Proven, Nationally Recognized Program
Meritus proudly utilizes the Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program™, a nationally recognized model implemented in over 550 hospitals and health systems across the country. This evidence-based program has been adopted as the state model in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Hawaii, and is proven to improve nurse confidence, competence, and retention.

Why Start Your Career at Brook Lane?

• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Structured mentorship and preceptor guidance
• Focus on behavioral health and holistic patient care
• Strong foundation for long-term nursing success

About Our Facility:

Brook Lane is a 64-bed facility in Hagerstown, MD and home to the second largest psychiatric hospital in Maryland, serving children, adolescents, and adults. We provide a residential program for children and adolescents, and partial hospitalization services for both adults and children. The InSTEP program provides outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment options for individuals with substance use treatment needs.

Why You’ll Love Working at Brook Lane:

• Diverse Patient Care: Patient population ranges from children to adults
• Teamwork: Collaborate and work as a unified team with each other and with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible.
• Growth and Development: Gain experience in multiple settings, with access to specialized training and certifications.

Requirements Prior to Interviewing:

• 2 Letters of Recommendation, with at least one being from a clinical instructor.
• Letter of Intent

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 nursing license to practice in the State of Maryland.

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.