• CO Licensed Practice Nurse - #Staff

    Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)


    We are seeking a **_CO_** Lice **_nsed Practice Nurse._** The CO Licensed Practice Nurse will offer friendly, courteous and confidential assistance to every participant to ensure that the participant has a positive experience while at the Institute for Clinical and Translational Research. Displays responsible behaviors, communicates effectively to others and functions as a member of the healthcare team. Functions under the direct supervision of the charge nurse of the day and reports to the Nurse Manager. Demonstrates competency in all skills related to the performance of patient care. Demonstrates problem-solving skills as they relate to participant care activities.

    Specific Duties & Responsibilities

    + Collects patient information and assessment data.

    + Obtains and records patient’s vital signs: temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight & height in EPIC & completes study provided source documents.

    + Performs EKGs, blood collection, IV insertions & hangs IV fluids and IV piggyback medications.

    + Administer po (oral medications such as pills or cough syrup), Sub-Q (subcutaneous applied under the skin), IM (intramuscular or in the muscle), intradermal (under the skin such as a TB Test) medications.

    + Performs lab tasks, packaging, manual urine & pregnancy testing, glucose, hemoccult and urine collection.

    + Documents observations and findings in accordance with established protocols on time.

    + Reports problems to the study team.

    + Performs study-specific procedures, interviews, data collection.

    + Monitors patient status recognizing and reporting abnormal findings or changes in condition to study team and records on appropriate documentation forms in a timely manner.

    + Participate in skills development and training through in-service programs and computer -based training modules.

    Special knowledge, Skills & Abilities

    + Courteous communication skills

    _Technical qualifications or specialized certifications_

    + Ability to use a keyboard and computer.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with licensure as an LPN.

    + Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Maryland.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Experience working within research setting or at least one year of experience working in an acute care, skilled nursing or long- term care facility.

     

    Classified Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

    Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CE

    Starting Salary Range: Min $19.75 - Max $35.35 HRLY ($57,200 Targeted; Commensurate w/experience)

     

    Employee group: Full Time

     

    Schedule: Sunday-Saturday (3 days), 12 hour shifts

     

    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

     

    Department name: SOM ICTR Inst Clin Translational Resrch

    Personnel area: School of Medicine

    The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.

     

    Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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