Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Behavioral Health Unit

Full-time – Rotating Shift
A clinically competent licensed practical nurse who utilizes the nursing process under the direction of the RN to deliver care to the neonate to geriatric population as defined in the unit-specific structural standards of the assigned area.

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health (UM UCH) offers the residents of northeastern Maryland an unparalleled combination of clinical expertise, leading-edge technology, and an exceptional patient experience.

A community-based, integrated, non-profit health system, our vision is to become the preferred, integrated health system creating the healthiest community in Maryland.  We are dedicated to maintaining and improving the health of the people in our community through an integrated health delivery system that provides high quality care to all.  Our commitment to service excellence is evident through a broad range of health care services, technologies and facilities.  We work collaboratively with our community and other health organizations to serve as a resource for health promotion and education.

Today, UM UCH is the leading health care system and second largest private employer in Harford County. Our 3,500 team members and over 650 medical staff physicians serve residents of Harford County, eastern Baltimore County, and western Cecil County. 

University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health owns and operates:

• University of Maryland Harford Memorial Hospital (UM HMH), Havre de Grace, MD
• University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center (UM UCMC), Bel Air, MD
• The Upper Chesapeake Health Foundation, Bel Air, MD
• The Patricia D. and M. Scot Kaufman Cancer Center, Bel Air, MD
• The Senator Bob Hooper House, Forest Hill, MD

1. Graduate of an accredited LPN school of nursing. 
2. Currently licensed as LPN in the State of Maryland.  
3. Certification in BCLS required.  
4. Successful completion of clinical orientation (phlebotomy, unit secretary, medication administration, nursing tech).  

Ability to: a) effectively convey verbal and written information; b) follow directions; c) organize and manage time effectively setting appropriate priorities to make independent decisions consistent with current policies, procedures and nursing standards; d) perform simple mathematical functions correctly; e) adapt hours to variable and changing needs of the hospital; f) effectively function as a member of collaborative team; g) respond to emergency situations appropriately; h) demonstrate leadership potential;  i) ability to operate personal computer and familiarity with data base programs.