LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse, Part Time

LPN: Licensed Practical Nurse

Now Hiring Full-time Days, Part-Time Days, Evenings, or Nights!

$36 - 39/Hr PLUS Shift Differentials

Our Weekend Differential is $7 per hour!

Part-time positions require an every-other-weekend commitment.

Keswick is located in Baltimore, MD. We are seeking dedicated, caring team members willing and able to commit to our workplace values: Connection, Empathy, Inclusion, and Advocacy! As an LPN with Keswick, you are joining a team of healthcare professionals committed to exceptional, compassionate care.

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As an LPN with Keswick, you will deliver, coordinate, evaluate, and be responsible for the total nursing care of residents/patients in your assigned area (approximately 20 to 25 beds).

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What is required in this LPN position?

• Requires graduation from an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program
• Active Licensed Practical Nurse licensure without disciplinary infractions by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
• Current AHA HCP BLS certification required.
• At least 1 year of experience in long-term care preferred. New graduates will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• • Knowledge of nursing practice and principles; applicable laws and regulations governing long-term and/or sub-acute care; diseases, conditions and treatment therapies for the patient population of the unit; pain management; drug interactions, side effects and incompatibilities; patients’ rights and the nursing role in helping protect and enhance those rights; principles and processes related to ethical issues in the chronically and acutely ill; principles and concepts of restorative nursing care; principles and requirements for documentation and medical record management; computerized healthcare systems and medical records systems. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language; Recognizing/responding to emergent changes & ADR/near misses; Fall prevention strategies & safety rounding; QAPI participation & improvement monitoring; and Interdisciplinary collaboration (therapy, dietary, social work).
    • SKILL IN: operating equipment including lifts, scales, whirlpool tubs, vital sign equipment, wheelchairs, electric beds, monitoring systems, nurse call system and other appropriate medical equipment; communicating with other care providers; making timely nursing decisions regarding nursing care needs of patients; effective listening and critical observations and utilizing the information for effective problem solving; relating to and working with elderly, ill, disabled, recovering, emotionally upset and at times hostile people with tact and sensitivity; showing empathy and compassion; interpersonal, verbal and written communication; dealing tactfully with residents/patients, family, staff, sponsors, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public; critical thinking, time management, and organizational skills; supervisory skills in teaching others, discipline, conflict management and resolution; working harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel as part of care-delivery team; independently pursuing training and continuing education in addition to required in-service programs; maintaining patient confidentiality. Nursing process: evaluates, planning, intervention, evaluation; safe medication administration & IV therapy monitoring; Infection prevention & isolation protocols; Delegation & supervision of GNAs/CMAs per Maryland BON; Accurate electronic documentation & time management; and Customer service & trauma-informed communication.

Keswick is a not-for-profit aging services organization dedicated to improving the experience of aging together. With over 140 years of expertise, we have become a trusted leader in providing compassionate services for older adults in our community.

Why Choose Keswick?

Keswick employees are part of a compassionate and award-winning team, working together to deliver top care to the people of Baltimore. When you join our team, you can expect:

• Health and prescription coverage with lower-than-average deductibles and copays
• Dental and vision benefits
• Free short- and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid Life and AD&D Insurance for full-time employees (optional supplemental life insurance)
• 401(k) program with employer matching up to 6%
• Generous vacation, sick, and holiday pay with an option to "cash out" unused vacation hours
• MTA discounted bus passes
• Teladoc - Free 24-hour access to a physician
• Employee Assistance Program with a variety of free services
• Employee Recognition Program
• Free access to our Employee Wellness Program, such as Zumba and Pilates

What makes Keswick unique?

Our vision is for greater fulfillment and freedom of choice in aging, for all. Committed to enhancing the quality of life for the guests and residents it serves, Keswick provides various award-winning services that enhance their lives and get them back to doing what they love.

Keswick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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