Unit Highlights

Nurses on Unit 2E (Cardiac and Stroke) treat and care for a variety of patients with complex medical diagnoses including stroke, transplant, and heart failure as well as cardiac and orthopedic post-surgical patients. This 40-bed unit provides unique opportunities to include caring for patients with specialized needs including tracheostomies, peritoneal dialysis, and mechanical circulatory support. Cardiac and stroke rehabilitation include aggressive physical, occupational, and speech therapies as well as emotional and psychological support to help patients reach their maximum mobility and cognitive goals. As a rehab LPN on 2 East, we take pride in collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to conduct individualized plans of care and facilitate a safe place where patients are encouraged and supported through their new lifestyle changes. Come join our team where we pride ourselves on teamwork, fun, and professional development!

Key ResponsibilitiesThe Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a key member of the interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered rehabilitation nursing services to individuals with a disability and/or chronic illness to attain and maintain maximum function. The rehabilitation LPN assists patients in adapting to an altered lifestyle, while providing a therapeutic environment for client's and their family's development. The rehabilitation LPN designs and implements treatment strategies that are based on scientific nursing theory related to self-care and that promote physical, psychosocial, and spiritual health.

The LPN must be compassionate towards patients and family members, have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team of various medical professionals. The LPN perform in roles as Teachers, Caregivers, Collaborators and Client Advocates. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, you will add "Life to Years" for the patients you will serve.

What We Offer

• Culture-Collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and supportive work environment.

• Career growth- Career mentoring to help you pursue your passions and gain skills to enhance your value.

• Wellbeing-Competitive salary and Total Rewards benefits to help keep you happy and healthy.

• Reputation- Regional & National recognition, advanced technology, and leading medical innovations.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing required. 

• Minimum of one (1) year experience required. New graduates considered based on student clinical experiences.

• Active LPN license in the District of Columbia and Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers required.