What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Joseph House?
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits :Job Summary
We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team. The LPN is a member of a multidisciplinary team including registered nurse case managers, social worker, clinical coordinator, community care aides, and staff, who provides comprehensive intake, assessment, discharge planning, medical case management, and non-medical case management services to all members of the Josephs House Community. The Licensed Practical Nurse works directly with leadership, staff, residents, community friends, and community partners.
Responsibilities
- Triage and admission of new residents
- Oversight of resident care, including symptom and medication management, and the provision of daily personal care
- Developing and maintaining resident care protocols
- Case management of residents either for end-of-life care, or medical stabilization and transition back to the community
- Close coordination of care with outside providers (outpatient hospices, hospitals, outpatient clinics) and advocacy on behalf of residents within the healthcare system as needed
- Training and supervision of resident care staff and volunteers
- As needed, accompaniment to medical appointments and
- Shared weekend and overnight on-call.
- Currently licensed practical nurse in District of Columbia
- Five plus years of LPN experience is required
- Past experience working with vulnerable populations, and a desire to bring ones whole self to the service of our community
- An ability to remain peaceful and productive in times of stress, and to collaborate effectively in a multicultural community
- Ability to drive a vehicle
- Valid and unrestricted drivers license
- Proof of vaccination against COVID-19
- Valid drivers license
Qualifications
Additional Requirements