Licensed Practical Nurse, Spinal Cord Unit

Join a Team That Changes Lives

People who experience a spinal cord injury often face significant challenges with mobility, self-care, and performing everyday activities. The Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Program at the University of Maryland Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute is dedicated to helping patients achieve their highest level of independence through comprehensive, interdisciplinary rehabilitation care.

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Inpatient Spinal Cord Injury Unit. This role is ideal for an experienced LPN who is passionate about rehabilitation nursing and making a meaningful impact on patients' recovery journeys.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will provide and coordinate independent patient care within a specialized clinical setting while serving as a fully effective and collaborative member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides compassionate, patient-centered nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Provider (MD, NP, PA, etc.). This role is responsible for delivering high-quality clinical support, ensuring patient safety, and promoting wellness through skilled nursing practices, education, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Provides direct patient care, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications, performing wound care, obtaining specimens for laboratory examinations, and carrying out provider orders for routine treatments, in accordance with the state of Maryland Nurse Practice Act and Regulations.

Monitors patients for changes in condition and promptly reports concerns to supervising clinicians.

Collects patient health information and document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the medical record.

Assists RNs and providers with examinations, procedures, and treatment plans.

Provides support for patient and family education regarding treatments, medications, and care plans.

Maintains infection control standards, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance.

Coordinates with interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity and quality of care.

Maintains medical supplies, equipment, and inventory as needed.

Participates in quality improvement initiatives and staff meetings.

Performs all other related duties as assigned

Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the Maryland State Board of Examiners of Nurses is required.

Graduation from an accredited Practical Nursing Education Program approved by the State of Maryland is required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Education & Experience - Preferred

Strong knowledge of basic nursing principles, pharmacology, and clinical procedures.

Excellent communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills.

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology.