Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Brain Health Unit (BHU)

Location: Baltimore, MD
Status: Full-Time Opportunities Available
Schedule Requirement: Must be able to work every other weekend
 

Who We Are

At LifeBridge Health, our mission is simple but powerful: To improve the health of people in the communities we serve. Through innovation, compassion, and excellence, we provide high-quality care across the continuum of health services.

Levindale Hospital, a 330-bed post-acute care facility in Baltimore, is accredited by The Joint Commission and CARF and offers a comprehensive range of rehabilitation, long-term care, and specialty services. Our team is dedicated to helping patients regain function, independence, and quality of life.

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides skilled nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Director of Nursing to patients within the Brain Health Unit (BHU). The LPN utilizes nursing knowledge, assessment skills, and clinical judgment to support individualized care plans while promoting patient safety, dignity, and recovery.

The Brain Health Unit is an 80-bed specialized program that cares for patients with both medical and behavioral health needs. LPNs on the unit work closely with an interdisciplinary team to provide compassionate, relationship-based care in a structured therapeutic environment.

About the Brain Health Unit

The Brain Health Unit provides specialized care for patients with complex medical and behavioral health needs. Patients often benefit from longer lengths of stay, allowing caregivers to develop meaningful therapeutic relationships and actively participate in each patient's recovery journey.

What Makes BHU Unique?

• Approximately 80 specialized beds.
• Average patient length of stay of approximately 23 days.
• Unique combination of behavioral health and medical care.
• Opportunities to support therapeutic and rehabilitation-focused activities.
• Collaborative care model involving nursing, physicians, psychiatry, therapy, social work, and rehabilitation services.
• Focus on trust, consistency, therapeutic boundaries, and compassionate care.

Essential Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to patients within the Brain Health Unit.
• Conduct ongoing patient assessments and collect relevant clinical information.
• Administer medications, treatments, and procedures in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards.
• Monitor patient conditions, behaviors, and responses to treatment and promptly communicate significant changes to the interdisciplinary team.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and evaluating individualized care plans.
• Support therapeutic interventions and rehabilitation goals.
• Promote a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
• Collaborate with physicians, psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and nursing colleagues to optimize patient outcomes.
• Accurately document patient care, observations, and interventions within the electronic medical record.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning, unit meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and available resources.
• Support daily unit operations and assume shift leadership responsibilities as assigned.
• Work every other weekend as required.

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing Program required.

Experience

• Previous behavioral health, psychiatric, long-term care, rehabilitation, or skilled nursing experience preferred.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Licensure & Certifications

• Current Maryland Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong assessment and observation skills.
• Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to behavioral and medical changes.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with electronic medical records.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and therapeutic boundaries in a behavioral health setting.

Why Join Levindale's Brain Health Unit?

Meaningful Work

• Build meaningful relationships with patients through longer lengths of stay.
• Help patients improve their physical, emotional, and behavioral well-being.
• Make a direct impact on recovery and quality of life.

Professional Growth

• Specialized experience in behavioral health and medical nursing care.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Tuition assistance programs.
• Career advancement opportunities within LifeBridge Health.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive LPN pay rates.
• Shift differentials and overtime opportunities where applicable.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan.
• Paid Time Off.
• Employee Wellness Programs.
• Free On-Site Parking.

Supportive Culture

• Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment.
• Supportive leadership committed to employee success.
• Mission-driven organization focused on compassionate, high-quality care.