Licensed Practical Nurse LPN

Deanwood Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, a CMS 4-star rated facility, offers the very best in post - acute rehabilitation services ! Deanwood has earned a reputation for providing excellent and compassionate nursing care.rnOur 296 - bed facility, located in the District of Columbia is seeking motivated and compassionate RN'S and LP'S to join our evening and weekend staff.rnThe RN or LP promotes and restores residents' health by completing the nursing process, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, providing physical and psychological support to residents, friends and families and will supervise assigned team members.rnAS an RN or LPN you will perform the following duties:rnrnIdentify resident care requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual residents and other persons in a position to understand care requirements.rnMonitor and chart information to ensure the health and well-being for the resident. This includes the administration of their medications and overseeing staff.rnEstablish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological and spiritual support to residents, friends and families.rnPromote resident's independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching residents, friends and family to understand condition, medications and self-care skills.rnAssure quality of care by measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and standards and making or recommending any necessary adjustments.rnResolve resident problems and needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.rnMaintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations and calling for assistance from health care support personnel.rnProtect facility residents and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.rnDocument resident care services by charting in resident and department records.rnMaintain resident confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.rnMaintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.rnMaintain a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem-solving methods.rnContribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.rnrnJob RequirementsrnrnAt least (1) one year experience in a Long Term Care environment is highly preferred.rnMust be a graduate of an approved college/school nursing program.rnMust possess and maintain a current state license as a professional RN or LPN.