Licensed Practical Nurse

Brighamhouseal; Washington; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with matching contribution

Accrued vacation time

Paid holiday benefit

Dependent Care FSA

Short-Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Employee referral bonus

Resident referral bonus

Home and Auto Discount

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Washington, DC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct nursing care and supervise Certified Nursing Assistants. Key responsibilities include maintaining resident care plans, documenting nursing notes, and administering medications. The ideal candidate will have valid LPN licensure in Washington, DC, strong communication skills, and may have previous experience preferred. This full-time role offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Valid licensure as Licensed Practical Nurse /LPN within state of Washington, DC.
• Previous experience preferred but not required.
• Computer proficiency is required.
• Strong interpersonal as well as written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current resident care plans on all residents under his/her care.
• Mentor and guide care staff effectively.
• Follow and transcribe physician's orders promptly.
• Document comprehensive nursing notes and unusual findings.
• Administer medications according to prescribed procedures.
• Initiate emergency procedures when required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Computer proficiency

Education

Valid licensure as Licensed Practical Nurse in Washington, DC

Job description

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Location: The Residence at Kenilworth Park 1650 Kenilworth Ave NE Washington, DC 20019

Hours: Full Time

Job Summary

The Residence at Kenilworth Park is seeking a License Practical Nurse to provide direct nursing care to residents and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by our Certified Nursing Assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by your supervisor to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Responsibilities

• Maintain current resident care plans on all residents under his/her care.
• Closely mentors, guides and directs care staff
• Follow physician's orders
• Transcribe physician's orders promptly and accurately
• Review resident records daily to assure accuracy and completeness.
• Document comprehensive and complete nursing notes.
• Document and report any unusual or significant findings; contact the physician when necessary.
• Administer medications according to procedure.
• Maintain an accurate and safe control of all drugs for which he/she is responsible.
• Initiate any and all emergency procedures as necessary.

Requirements

• Valid licensure as Licensed Practical Nurse /LPN within state of Washington, DC
• Previous experience preferred but not required
• Computer proficiency
• Strong interpersonal as well as written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

Full time position offers a competitive benefit program to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Home and Auto Discount program, Vendor Discount Program, 401(k) with matching contribution, Accrued Vacation, Sick, and Personal time and Paid Holiday Benefit. Employee referral bonus, and resident referral bonus.