Description
General Summary of Position
This position is for a Licensed Practical Nurse Position for the Observation Unit at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital. Full Time Day shift available.
Unit Description:
Welcome to Medstar Union Memorial, the Heart and Vascular Institute for Medstar Baltimore. The Observation Unit at Medstar Union Memorial is a 25 bed unit that provides care to patients with a variety of illnesses such as chest pain, arrhythmias, renal failure, and congestive heart failure. The unit focuses on an interdisciplinary approach to meet the needs of patients and families. Patients typically spend 24-48 hours on the Observation Unit and the goal is to provide safe patient care and reduce the time of hospitalization. Gain great experience in telemetry, stroke care, and take advantage of the many educational opportunities Medstar has to offer its nurses. 1 year of acute care LPN experience required.
Benefits we offer.
-Substantial comprehensive benefits (two medical plans, dental, vision, 403((b) retirement plan with matching, generous PTO, wellness days and 7 holidays, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, etc.
-Free parking for associates at all 4 hospitals.
-System-wide nurse referral bonus program - earn up to $6000 per referral.
-Relocation assistance up to $3500 if you live 50 miles away from your location.
-Career growth opportunities galore as we are part of a 10-bed hospital system with 300 outpatient locations.
-It's how we treat people: this organization is truly committed to employee and nurse wellness as well as diversity and inclusion.
-Clinical Advancement Program (CAP): RNs with higher education and certifications have a chance to get more involved in shared governance, advance their professional expertise with presentations and earn more on top of their base rate.
-High Reliability Organization (HRO): MedStar is an HRO. HROs thrive because their leadership takes charge of the culture, engages staff, promotes a culture of safety, and embeds continuous learning and improvement processes into the everyday lives of everyone within the organization. You can read more about HROs in healthcare here: https://www.centerfortransforminghealthcare.org/high-reliability-in-health-care/.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Post-high-school vocational/specialized training; required and
- completion of accredited program for licensed practical nursing. required
Experience
- 1-2 years Related clinical experience in nursing. required
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity—we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.
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