What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) National Rehabilitation Hospital position at medstar?
Hospital Highlights
MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) is an award-winning inpatient care hospital located in the heart of Washington, DC specializing in the treatment of 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. Our Registered Nurses are known for their commitment to extraordinary health care and working together as a team in pursuit of successful. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, you will be Adding Life to Years® for the patients you will serve.
We have Full Time opportunities in the following units:
Cardiac & Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury and Pediatric Rehab
Come join our team where we pride ourselves on teamwork, fun, and professional development!
* Various Scheduling Options Available *
Key Responsibilities
The 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 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, be able to work in a fast-paced environment, excellent communication skills and 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.
