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Requisition ID:  118438

CO Licensed Practice Nurse

We are seeking a CO Licensed Practice Nurse. The CO Licensed Practice Nurse will offer friendly, courteous and confidential assistance to every participant to ensure that the participant has a positive experience while at the Institute for Clinical and Translational Research. Displays responsible behaviors, communicates effectively to others and functions as a member of the healthcare team. Functions under the direct supervision of the charge nurse of the day and reports to the Nurse Manager. Demonstrates competency in all skills related to the performance of patient care. Demonstrates problem-solving skills as they relate to participant care activities.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Collects patient information and assessment data.
  • Obtains and records patient’s vital signs: temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, weight & height in EPIC & completes study provided source documents.
  • Performs EKGs, blood collection, IV insertions & hangs IV fluids and IV piggyback medications.
  • Administer po (oral medications such as pills or cough syrup), Sub-Q (subcutaneous applied under the skin), IM (intramuscular or in the muscle), intradermal (under the skin such as a TB Test) medications.
  • Performs lab tasks, packaging, manual urine & pregnancy testing, glucose, hemoccult and urine collection.
  • Documents observations and findings in accordance with established protocols on time.
  • Reports problems to the study team.
  • Performs study-specific procedures, interviews, data collection.
  • Monitors patient status recognizing and reporting abnormal findings or changes in condition to study team and records on appropriate documentation forms in a timely manner.
  • Participate in skills development and training through in-service programs and computer -based training modules.


Special knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Courteous communication skills


Technical qualifications or specialized certifications

  • Ability to use a keyboard and computer.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing with licensure as an LPN.
  • Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Maryland.



Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working within research setting or at least one year of experience working in an acute care, skilled nursing or long- term care facility.

 

Classified Title: Licensed Practical Nurse 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CE  
Starting Salary Range: Min $19.75 - Max $35.35 HRLY ($57,200 Targeted; Commensurate w/experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Sunday-Saturday (3 days), 12 hour shifts 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Johns Hopkins Bayview  
Department name: SOM ICTR Inst Clin Translational Resrch   
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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