Float RN

Goodwin Living Career Center; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 136,382,000 - 146,026,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan

Referral Bonus

DailyPay

Citizenship/DACA Help

ESL Classes

Fitness Center

Job summary

Goodwin Living seeks an experienced registered or licensed practical nurse for a floating, full-time position across Health Care Center, Assisted Living and Clinic settings in Alexandria, VA.

You will assess residents, plan and implement care, supervise staff, and support coordination with doctors and clinics. Strong EHR skills and 3+ years in healthcare are required; CPR certification is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved RN or LPN program; RN preferred.
• Current licensure in Virginia or compact state.
• Valid CPR certification.
• At least 3 years of experience in hospital, long-term care or similar setting.
• Proficient with Electronic Health Records and written communication.
• Ability to interact tactfully with residents, staff and families.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical, psychological and social dimensions of residents/patients.
• Apply gerontological nursing knowledge to care plans.
• Provide and document nursing assessments and plans of care.
• Coordinate with clinical team for discharge planning and follow-up.
• Supervise and mentor clinical staff as needed.
• Assist clinics, coordinate with physicians and help residents access care.

Skills

RN License

CPR Certification

EHR Proficiency

Communication

Nursing Assessment

Education

RN Program Graduate

LPN Program Graduate

Virginia Licensure

Tools

EHR Software

Job description

Celebrated as the #3 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2025 by The Washington Post since 2019, Goodwin Living is more than a team – it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 70 countries.

Goodwin Living is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Washington, D.C. region by The Washington Post every year since 2019 — and now nationally by USA Today. Since 2022, we’ve also been annually recognized as one of the top 100 employers for interns by the Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our team members, gathered through an annual third-party survey. Here’s what they say makes us stand out:

• Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice.
• Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential.
• Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued.

Pay:

Between $48.50 and $50 per hour

Schedule:

Full-time applicants must be available for two out of three shifts (7:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m., 3:00 – 11:00 p.m., 11:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.) and have no restrictions on their schedule. PRN applicants must be available at least two days a week for two of the three shifts and one weekend a month.

About the Position

Position is primarily responsible for delivery of resident/patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This position directs and guides resident/patient teaching, activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. May supervise one or more members of the clinical staff. This position will support any nursing department (Clinic, Assisted Living or Health Care Center) at Goodwin House Alexandria based on need.
As this position works in a floating capacity, team members in this role position cannot be assigned to a regular schedule in another area of Goodwin House and must be able to work across the Health Care Center, Assisted Living, and/or the Clinic at Goodwin House Alexandria.

Key Duties

• Assesses physical, psychological and social dimensions of residents/patients.
• Applies knowledge of normal aging, health promotion, special needs of the elderly, health deficits and use available resources in assignment process.
• Nursing competencies are assessed annually and PRN. Advance notice is given. Nurses must be able to pass their nursing competencies to remain employed as Goodwin Living nurse.
• Provides written assessment on admission and subsequently in the nursing process.
• Summarizes assessment data and plans and implements care based on assessment data.
• Contributes to a formal written plan of care for residents/patients.
• Initiates care based on assessment data, applies gerontological nursing knowledge of specific illness, injuries, diseases, human behavior and appropriate standards of care.
• Develops short- and long-term goals in collaboration with residents.
• Utilizes all available resources in planning care and consults as necessary with appropriate members of the Clinical Team.
• Develops discharge plan, when appropriate, which uses all available resources.
• Inrforms UAI’s on prospective residents and with changes in condition of residents/patients.
• Helps Clinic Coordinator determine level of living.
• Works with doctors in the clinic and getting residents/patients to clinic for their appointments.
• Provides self-care instruction and helps residents/patients schedule outside medical appointments.

Job Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an approved Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse Program. Registered Nurse Preferred
• Must have current licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia or compact state.
• Valid CPR certification required.
• At least 3 years of experience required in a hospital setting, Long Term Care or comparable health care environment.
• Must be proficient with Electronic Health Records and written communication.
• Must possess ability to deal tactfully with residents, team members, and family members.

A sampling of our many benefits!

We’ve got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to Full-Time team members:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance for Career Development
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan- 401(k)
• Referral Program: Earn a bonus for referring friends and family!
• DailyPay: Work and get paid the same day!
• Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
• ESL classes
• Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
• Staff Emergency Grants
• UMGC 25% Discount
• BJs Membership (One Year)
• Retail Discounts (LifeMart, Verizon Wireless, Dell)
• Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More

About Goodwin Living

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has earned us Top Workplace recognition by The Washington Post since 2019 and, more recently, national recognition by USA Today. These honors reflect the culture our team members foster every day — one rooted in purpose, belonging, and growth.