Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Youth Program

Work Mode: Onsite

Residential healthcare provider located in Parkville, MD has an immediate contract opportunity for an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Summary:

• Seeking a compassionate, dependable, and clinically skilled LPN to provide individualized nursing care to medically fragile and developmentally disabled individuals in a residential setting.
• Schedule: Saturday & Sunday, 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM.
• Start: Immediate / as soon as credentialed.

Responsibilities:

• Provide resident care in accordance with accepted standards of nursing practice, the written plan of care, and the physician's plan of treatment.
• Follow and implement individualized care plans developed by the Nurse Manager and interdisciplinary team.
• Administer medications and prescribed treatments in accordance with the plan of care and facility policies.
• Monitor residents' conditions and promptly report changes to the supervising nurse or physician.
• Respond appropriately to residents' clinical and healthcare needs.
• Collaborate with DSPs, nurses, program staff, families/guardians, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Follow all applicable DDA, healthcare, medication-management, safety, and agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation in accordance with physician orders, care plans, and regulatory standards.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and therapeutic environment for residents and their families.

Requirements:

• Active compact LPN license.
• Valid BLS/CPR certification.
• Ability to care for and manage multiple residents in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities in a residential or DDA setting.

Benefits:

• Consistent weekend schedule.
• Immediate start for credentialed candidates.