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Graduate LPN- Full Time

630am -7pm or 630pm -7am

Under the general direction of the clinical manager/manager of assigned department and the direct supervision of a registered nurse, performs in a team relationship providing care for patients using the nursing process, judgment, and evidenced based practice to assess and treat responses to actual or potential health problems. Maintains clinical competency and participates in continuing education related to health care issues and as outlined by appropriate regulatory and accrediting agencies. Adheres to ethical principles of practice as defined by the Nurse Practice Act and the ANA code of ethics for nurses.  Demonstrates ongoing competency in practice. Reports breaches in clinical or ethical standards to supervisor.

Multiple Units Hiring Including:

• Emergency Department
• Telemetry/ Stroke
• Renal/ Oncology/ Palliative Care
• Ortho/ Neuro/ Trauma
• Float Pool 

Why be a Meritus Nurse?

• Safe staffing ratios
• Great Shift Differentials- up to $5.25/ hr!
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Scheduling

Why Meritus?

• State of the art Emergency Department and Level III Trauma Center – we see close to 75,000 patients in our ED every year
• Meritus also has the county’s only after-hours emergency psychiatric on-site crisis assessment team as part of the Emergency Department
• Our Critical Care Unit has been awarded the Silver Beacon of Excellence from the American Association of Critical Care Nurses
• Certified since 2007 as a Primary Stroke Center by the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services
• We have a Level II Special Care Nursery and nearly 2,000 babies are born each year in our Family Birthing Center
• Silver Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association for STEMI patients
• One of only 3,000 facilities in the world to have an age-friendly designation, Level III Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation
• Meritus Medical Center has 2 types of surgical robots- the daVinci Xi® and the ROSA®. Our surgeons utilize these devices to assist surgery in 6 specialty areas.

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 license to practice in the State of Maryland. For Meritus Home Health only: Must provide own transportation. Current, valid driver's license, car insurance, and access to a vehicle is required. Vehicle maintenance is the employee's responsibility.

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.

Strength Through Diversity

Meritus Health believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Meritus Health, and we expect a record of achievement and advancement as we meet our mission.

Our commitment to equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to create joy at work and reach their potential.

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.

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