Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) National Rehabilitation Hospital

MedStar Health’s Washington Hospital Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading rehabilitation hospital in Washington, DC, as a Licensed Practical Nurse. You will provide compassionate care to patients with disabilities and chronic illnesses, working in a collaborative environment to enhance their quality of life. MedStar Health values teamwork and professional development, offering competitive wages and generous benefits.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Generous paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

$5,250 Tuition Assistance

Incredible Work/Life Benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year LPN experience required.
• Active LPN license in the District of Columbia and BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered rehabilitation nursing services.
• Assist patients in adapting to an altered lifestyle.
• Design and implement treatment strategies.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing

Job description

Hospital Highlights

MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) is an award-winning inpatient care hospital located in the heart of Washington, DC. It specializes in treating adults and children with physical disabilities, including spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, arthritis, amputation, multiple sclerosis, post-polio syndrome, orthopedic, and other neurological conditions.

Full-Time Opportunities in the following units:

• Cardiac & Stroke
• Spinal Cord Injury
• Traumatic Brain Injury

Come join our team where we pride ourselves on teamwork, fun, and professional development!

Key Responsibilities

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a key member of the interdisciplinary team, delivering patient-centered rehabilitation nursing services to individuals with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses to attain and maintain maximum function. The LPN assists patients in adapting to an altered lifestyle while providing a therapeutic environment for clients and their families. The LPN designs and implements treatment strategies based on scientific nursing theory related to self-care and promotes physical, psychosocial, and spiritual health.

The LPN must be compassionate towards patients and family members, able to work in a fast-paced environment, possess excellent communication skills, and work effectively within a team of various medical professionals. The LPN performs roles as Teacher, Caregiver, Collaborator, and Client Advocate. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, you will add "Life to Years" for the patients you serve.

MedStar Health Offers:

• Competitive wages
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• $5,250 Tuition Assistance
• Incredible Work/Life Benefits

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing required.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year LPN experience required. New graduates considered based on student clinical experiences.
• Certification/Registration/Licensure: Active LPN license in the District of Columbia and BLS required.

This position has a hiring range of $23.33 - $37.82.