Description
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.
This position has a hiring range of $23.33 - $37.82
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