Licensed Practical Nurse in Baltimore, Maryland at LifeBridge Health

UNIT SUMMARY: The Neuroscience floor is an essential part of The Joint Commission and the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services certified Primary Stroke Center at Sinai. In addition to stroke patients, Neuroscience nurses care for neurosurgery, epilepsy monitoring (EMU) and normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) patients. All 36 beds are telemetry capable. ACLS is required within six months of hire. Nurses are trained to conduct the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) and routine neuro checks.

JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the unit leadership, the LPN utilizes a general understanding of the principles of nursing and basic physical assessment skills in the development and implementation of individualized nursing interdisciplinary plans to ensure that the needs of the patients are met; establishes collaborative relationships with the RN and PCA/CCT to ensure all daily operations of the unit are met each shift.

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LifeBridge Health is a $2B+, 13,000 team member healthcare system that Cares Bravely for over 1 million patients annually throughout Maryland. We are comprised of 5 main healthcare centers: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital, and Grace Medical Center as well as several community practices.

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore was founded in 1866 as a 10-room hospital to answer the needs of Jewish patients and doctors. Today, Sinai continues that spirit of invention and inclusion. The hospital continues to break ground in improving human health with advanced medical care, innovative research and caring for the whole person.

Sinai serves the people of greater Baltimore as well as national and international patients. Teams of experts at its renowned Centers of Excellence provide specialized, advanced care. Additionally, Sinai’s Bio-Incubator gives emerging biotech and health sciences companies lab space and access to leading physicians.

As a nonprofit teaching hospital, Sinai provides training for more than 140 residents and 400 medical students yearly. With 483 beds, Sinai is the largest community hospital in Maryland.