Entry level licensed practical nurse Jobs in Washington, DC

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job Summary

We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team. The LPN is a member of a multidisciplinary team including registered nurse case managers, social worker, clinical coordinator, community care aides, and staff, who provides comprehensive intake, assessment, discharge planning, medical case management, and non-medical case management services to all members of the Josephs House Community. The Licensed Practical Nurse works directly with leadership, staff, residents, community friends, and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Triage and admission of new residents
• Oversight of resident care, including symptom and medication management, and the provision of daily personal care
• Developing and maintaining resident care protocols
• Case management of residents either for end-of-life care, or medical stabilization and transition back to the community
• Close coordination of care with outside providers (outpatient hospices, hospitals, outpatient clinics) and advocacy on behalf of residents within the healthcare system as needed
• Training and supervision of resident care staff and volunteers
• As needed, accompaniment to medical appointments and
• Shared weekend and overnight on-call.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed practical nurse in District of Columbia
• Five plus years of LPN experience is required
• Past experience working with vulnerable populations, and a desire to bring ones whole self to the service of our community
• An ability to remain peaceful and productive in times of stress, and to collaborate effectively in a multicultural community

Additional Requirements

• Ability to drive a vehicle
• Valid and unrestricted drivers license
• Proof of vaccination against COVID-19
• Valid drivers license