Job Description

LPN – Float Pool

Night Shift- 630pm- 7am

$1.00/hr premium pay for all hours worked

LPN’s working in the Float Pool at Meritus Medical Center play a key role in providing high-quality, compassionate care across multiple units in our hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, and enjoys the variety and professional growth that comes with floating between specialties.

Why Join Meritus Health’s Float Pool?

• Diverse Experience: Gain expertise across multiple specialties. LPN’s in the Float Pool provide care in multiple areas including: Medical Surgical Units, Renal/ Oncology/ Palliative Care, Women and Pediatrics, Ortho/ Neuro/ trauma, Stroke, and more!

• Flexible Scheduling: Options to support your work-life balance.
• Collaborative Team: Supportive leadership and a strong culture of teamwork.
• Opportunity for Career Advancement: Opportunities for career advancement with tuition reimbursement, scholarships and leadership internships.
• Sense of Autonomy: Manage your own patient module with RN support.
• Educational Opportunities: Support your ongoing professional growth through annual Stroke, Trauma, Cardiovascular, Diabetic conferences as well as additional educational opportunities.

Scope of Practice LPNs at Meritus Health practice within their licensure and training, in accordance with Maryland Board of Nursing regulations and Meritus Health policies. Under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, you will perform a wide range of nursing care activities to meet the personal needs and comfort of patients while maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment.

Clinical Skills & Responsibilities:

• Assessment: Contribute to patient assessments (initial assessments completed by an RN).
• Documentation: Independently document care within scope of practice.
• Patient Mobility & Transport: Assist patients safely; transport stable patients not requiring advanced monitoring or cardiac drips.
• Medications: Administer routine oral medications (and those previously assessed by an RN), IM/SubQ injections, IVPB medications, and narcotics (except IV Push).
• Treatments: Administering blood, wound care, education, IV placements, catheter insertions, and Nasogastric tube insertion and management.

Requirements:

Education – Graduate from an approved nursing program as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Experience – One year experience in relevant specialty preferred

Licensure/Certification – Current license to practice in the State of Maryland as LPN. BLS (CPR) in compliance with policy required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities – Current license to practice in the State of Maryland as LPN. BLS (CPR) in compliance with policy required.

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.