LPN Subacute Rehab, Long-Term Care & Ventilator Unit
Baltimore, Maryland
Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital

Job Opportunity: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Description

• Position involves floating every other weekend across multiple units including subacute rehab, long-term care (LTC), memory care, pulmonary care, and ventilator units.
• Units include:

  • Household Units (LTC): Long-term care for patients, including those with dementia or cognitive impairments. Staff must monitor patient movement closely.
  • Hall 1 (Subacute Care): 42-bed unit focused on post-op, post-stroke, cardiac rehab, wound care, and ambulatory rehab in a fast-paced environment.
  • Hall 2 (LTC/Memory Care): 50-bed unit with patients of varying acuity including diabetes, cardiac issues, dementia, and behavioral challenges.
  • Burk 1 (Pulmonary Care): 17-bed unit caring for chronic and acute illnesses, including chronic trach patients.
  • Burk 2 (Ventilator): 18-23 bed unit for patients with complex respiratory needs requiring ventilator support. Requires specialized training for ventilator care and alarm response.

Required Qualifications

• Valid LPN/LVN license in Maryland.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) within the last year.
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Ability to recognize and respond to patient needs, routines, and preferences.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills, especially for ventilator unit care.
• Specialized training for ventilator care and alarm management is required.

Certifications & Compliance Requirements

• Background check within 6 months covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years.
• Government-issued photo ID.
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming ability to perform essential job functions.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year.
• Drug screening (9 panel) within 30 days of start.
• Required vaccinations or immunity documentation: MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu (seasonal).
• Competency exams including medication and dysrhythmia/EKG as applicable.
• Facility-specific policies and floating agreements must be reviewed and signed.
• Stroke and Trauma CEUs may be required depending on unit assignment.
• Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication administration may be required.

Additional Information

• The role requires flexibility to float between multiple units with varying patient acuity and care needs.
• Candidates must be able to badge in/out on dementia units to prevent patient elopement.
• Ventilator unit requires advanced clinical skills and ability to manage complex respiratory equipment.
• Compliance with all facility-specific documentation and policies is mandatory prior to start.

This position is ideal for LPNs with at least one year of experience who are comfortable working in diverse long-term care and subacute settings, including ventilator and pulmonary care units.