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License Practical Nurse

IONA Senior Services
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2025

Iona is pleased to announce that we are hiring a Part-Time Licensed Practical Nurse for our Washington Home, Adult Day Center! This position is in person, Monday to Friday, 20 hrs. a week.

SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will assist with medication administration, taking and recording vital signs, and maintain accurate medical files. Assist participants with personal care and rehabilitative services. Will also assist with program, recreational and social activities, including lunch, as needed to meet the needs of the participants. The LPN shares responsibility with all staff for assisting clients as needed, reporting to the Registered Nurse.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct Service

o Take vital signs and weights and document results accurately

o Report any changes in client's health status to Registered Nurse on duty

o Provide hands-on assistance with toileting

o Assist participant in self-care activities

o Assist nurse with treatments and medication administration.

o Assist with serving lunch and snacks, monitoring for individual dietary needs

Collaboration with other staff

o Meet daily with RN on duty to communicate care needs of participants, suggest improvements and

discuss progress.

o Report changes in client condition to the Registered Nurse.

o Assist with monitoring of supplies for the health component of the program.

o Assist with maintenance of clinical records; assuring required documentation is in patient

charts to assure regulatory compliance

o Escort on bus route and field trips as needed

REQUIREMENTS:

  • LPN license in the District of Columbia
  • Experience working as with geriatric population preferred
  • Ability to communicate with and establish effective relationships with staff, participants, caregivers and volunteers

Other requirements: Initial and annual chest X-ray/PPD; CPR and First Aid certification.

About Iona Senior Services

Iona Senior Services is a vibrant and innovative nonprofit organization that directly helps over 4,500 older adults and families with the challenges and opportunities of aging in the greater Washington D.C. area each year. Since 1975, we have educated, advocated, and provided community-based programs and services to help people age well and live well. Iona’s robust and growing suite of services includes consultation, care management and counseling, adult day health care, active wellness programs, support groups, classes, information, referral and much more. For more information about Iona, please visit www.iona.org. Iona is fortunate to have a Board, staff, and community of committed supporters.

Iona is a warm and collegial workplace that promotes excellence in client services and is committed to variety, fairness, and the professional growth of employees.

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