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Acute Care LPN
1 month ago
General Summary of Position
There's a better career
waiting for you at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. We are looking for experienced and
new-to-practice Licensed Practical Nurses to join our Magnet-designated team on
our Surgical Specialties/Orthopedics & Limb Salvage Inpatient Unit.
About MedStar Georgetown
University Hospital's Surgical Specialties/Orthopedics & Limb Salvage – 6
Main
6 Main is a newly
renovated 30-bed Surgical Specialties Unit and is the largest unit at MedStar
Georgetown University Hospital. All of the rooms on 6 Main are private and
offer continuous pulse oximetry. 6 Main nurses provide exceptional
post-operative care in our fast-paced environment. Common surgical procedures
include joint replacement, spinal surgery, foot and/or ankle surgery,
urological procedures, reconstructive plastic surgery and wound management. 6
Main is notable for its collaborative interdisciplinary practice. Our licensed
practical nurses and registered nurses work closely with physicians, nurse
practitioners, physical therapists and clinical pharmacists, just to name a
few. 6 Main is often described as a "family-like environment" in
which nurses support one another and demonstrate outstanding teamwork. Clinical
expertise, teamwork and a commitment to the profession of nursing define the
nursing practice on 6 Main.
MedStar Georgetown
University Hospital is a not-for-profit, acute-care teaching and research
hospital with 609 beds located in Northwest Washington, D.C. Founded in the
Jesuit principle of cura personalis—caring for the whole person—MedStar
Georgetown is committed to offering a variety of innovative diagnostic and
treatment options within a trusting and compassionate environment.
Benefits:
Supportive Orientation in a Teaching Hospital
Competitive salaries plus differentials
20 Days of Paid Time Off per year plus personal time/holidays
Education/Tuition assistance
Relocation Reimbursement
Generous Total Rewards Benefits Package
Matched Retirement Savings Plan
Nationally renowned Wellbeing Program
Position Summary
The
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a key member of the interdisciplinary team to
deliver patient-centered acute nursing care to individuals with a variety of
medical issues or who are preparing for or recovering from surgery. The LPN as
a collaborative team member in partnership with and under the supervision of
the registered nurse.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Bachelor's degree Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing. required or
- completion of a pharmacology course
Experience
- 1-2 years experience within a Rehabilitation or acute setting required or
- New graduates considered based on student clinical experiences
Licenses and Certifications
- LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure required and
- CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
- Knowledge of examinations, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
- Knowledge of medications and their effect on patients.
- Ability to calculate dosages as needed.
- Skill in administering a variety of treatments and medication, as directed.
- Ability to take vital signs and maintain records Computer skills and aptitude, and prefer previous experience with EHR systems.
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to maintain a safe work environment.
- Good interpersonal skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patient, medical staff, and the public.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Why MedStar Health?
At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:
- Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
- Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity—we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
- Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
- More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.
About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.
MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.
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