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General Summary of Position
Make a Positive Difference
At MedStar Health Home Care, LPNs make a positive difference in people's lives by helping patients heal in the comfort of their own homes. LPNs support care plans for each patient and then help patients and their caregivers achieve progress toward their goals for improved health and independence. As a LPN at MedStar Health Home Care, you have the autonomy to make individualized patient-centered decisions to promote optimal clinical care.
The homecare team includes nurses, physical and occupational therapists, speech and language pathologists, medical social workers, and home health aides who are dedicated to meeting patient needs 24/7/365.
Join an award-winning organization
Recognized as a Home Care Elite agency for 10 consecutive years, ranked in the top 25% of agencies in the nation. 2023 Best Home Care Leader in Training Award recipient.
Provides direct and indirect patient care services under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Position Details:
§Develops and documents individualized plan of care with specific care interventions and expected measurable patient outcomes.
§Evaluates progress toward goals and revises plan of care as needed.
§Establishes, documents, and implements personalized teaching plans for patients and their caregivers to help them achieve independence at home.
§Performs nursing procedures consistent with homecare protocols. Interventions reflect knowledge of standard homecare supplies and equipment used in patient care.
§Initiates and participates in regularly scheduled case conferences, which include all disciplines. Includes patient and family in mutual goal setting and care plan revision.
§Maintains necessary clinical records, collects data and prepares reports on activities.
§Communicates regularly with the patient's physician, home healthcare team, and other key members of the care team.
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It's how we treat people.
RN residency programs and tuition assistance to advance your unique career plans and goals.
Medical, dental, and vision choices, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) that allow Associates to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
System-wide RN referral bonus program - up to $6000 per RN
Relocation assistance up to $3500 (eligibility requirements)
MedStar is truly committed to employee and nurse wellness as well as diversity and inclusion.
An environment of world-class medical, clinical and research practices and innovation where you will truly impact patient care and outcome
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Education
- Graduation from an accredited program of Practical Nursing required
Experience
- 1-2 years Recent clinical experience in an acute care setting required
- Home care experience preferred
Licenses and Certifications
- LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - State Licensure Valid LPN license in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia, or any combination as required based on work location(s) Upon Hire required and
- CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation Upon Hire required and
- DL - Valid State Driver's License in good standing Upon Hire required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills preferred.
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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