Licensed Practical Nurse in Washington, District of Columbia at HallKeen Assisted Living Communities

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse

Location: The Residence at Kenilworth Park 1650 Kenilworth Ave NE Washington, DC 20019

Hours: Full Time

Job Summary:

The Residence at Kenilworth Park is seeking a License Practical Nurse to provide direct nursing care to residents and to supervise the day-to-day nursing activities performed by our Certified Nursing Assistants. Such supervision must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility, and as may be required by your supervisor to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Maintain current resident care plans on all residents under his/her care.

· Closely mentors, guides and directs care staff

· Follow physician's orders

· Transcribe physician's orders promptly and accurately

· Review resident records daily to assure accuracy and completeness.

· Document comprehensive and complete nursing notes.

· Document and report any unusual or significant findings; contact the physician when necessary.

· Administer medications according to procedure.

· Maintain an accurate and safe control of all drugs for which he/she is responsible.

· Initiate any and all emergency procedures as necessary.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) job qualifications include:

· Valid licensure as Licensed Practical Nurse /LPN within state of Washington, DC

· Previous experience preferred but not required

· Computer proficiency

· Strong interpersonal as well as written and verbal communication skills

Benefits: Full time position offers a competitive benefit program to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Home and Auto Discount program, Vendor Discount Program, 401(k) with matching contribution, Accrued Vacation, Sick, and Personal time and Paid Holiday Benefit. Employee referral bonus, and resident referral bonus.