LPN Float Nurse
Baltimore, Maryland
Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital

LVN / LPN Travel/Contract Job in Baltimore, Maryland

Job Overview

• Specialty: LVN / LPN
• Location: Baltimore, Maryland
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Description

• Position: LPN Hospital Float
• Schedule: Every other weekend
• Float assignments include Burks, halls (subacute rehab), and Households units.
• Minimum 1 year of LVN/LPN experience required.
• Certifications required: ACLS & BLS.

Unit Descriptions

• Household Units (HH) – Long-Term Care (LTC):

  • Six units with 14 private bedrooms each.
  • Central kitchen, den with books and TV, washer/dryer for resident clothing.
  • HH 5-6 specialize in dementia or cognitive impairment care; staff must badge in/out to prevent patient exit.
  • Staff must recognize individual patient preferences and routines to deliver personalized care.

• Hall 1 – Subacute Care:

  • 42-bed LTC unit with high complexity needs.
  • Fast-paced environment with patients requiring post-op, post-stroke, post-cardiac care, ambulatory rehab, and wound care.

• Hall 2 – LTC/Memory Care:

  • 50-bed LTC unit with varying acuity levels from high functioning to bedridden.
  • Common diagnoses: diabetes, cardiac issues, dementia, behavioral conditions.

• Burk 1 – Pulmonary Care:

  • 17-bed LTC unit for chronic and acute illness care.
  • Includes chronic trach patients.
  • Variety of bed types to meet physical needs.

• Burk 2 – Ventilator Unit:

  • 18-23 beds for patients with chronic and complex respiratory problems.
  • Many residents require ventilator support.
  • Requires strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, implement nursing interventions, and develop care plans.
  • Special training on ventilator care and alarm response is required.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of LVN/LPN experience.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Certifications & Licenses Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA Provider Certification or equivalent.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA Provider Certification or equivalent.
• Valid state LVN/LPN license with primary source verification.
• NURSYS verification as applicable.
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit assignment (e.g., Dysrhythmia/EKG competency, Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam).

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
• Education verification and transcript/diploma preferred.
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to meet essential job functions.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
• Drug screening (9 panel) within 30 days of start.
• Immunizations/vaccinations including MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella, and seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption.
• Respirator fit test (for clinical staff) completed prior to start.
• Completion of facility-specific policies and acknowledgments (e.g., Floating Policy, Time and Attendance Policy).
• Unit-specific competency exams and skills checklists as applicable.
• EKG/Dysrhythmia competency exam with limited attempts and remediation process if failed.
• Stroke and Trauma CEUs may be required depending on unit and length of assignment.

Additional Notes

• Candidate must be able to badge in/out on dementia units.
• Must be able to provide personalized care based on patient preferences and routines.
• Training on ventilator care and alarm response is mandatory for ventilator unit assignments.
• Physical and mental ability to work in fast-paced and complex care environments is essential.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this LVN/LPN travel contract position in Baltimore, Maryland.