Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) National Rehabilitation Hospital

Hospital Highlights

MedStar National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) is an award-winning inpatient care hospital located in the heart of Washington, DC specializing in the treatment of adults and children with physical disabilities, including spinal cord injury, brain injury, stroke, arthritis, amputation, multiple sclerosis, post-polio syndrome, orthopedic, and other neurological conditions.

Full-Time opportunities in the following units: Cardiac & Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury, Traumatic Brain Injury

Come join our team where we pride ourselves on teamwork, fun, and professional development! * Various Scheduling Options Available *

Key Responsibilities The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a key member of the interdisciplinary team to deliver patient-centered rehabilitation nursing services to individuals with a disability and/or chronic illness to attain and maintain maximum function. The rehabilitation LPN assists patients in adapting to an altered lifestyle, while providing a therapeutic environment for client's and their family's development. The rehabilitation LPN designs and implements treatment strategies based on scientific nursing theory related to self-care and promotes physical, psychosocial, and spiritual health.

The LPN must be compassionate towards patients and family members, be able to work in a fast-paced environment, excellent communication skills and work in a team of various medical professionals. The LPN perform in roles as Teachers, Caregivers, Collaborators and Client Advocates. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, you will add "Life to Years" for the patients you will serve.

MedStar Health Offers:

• Competitive wages

• Generous paid time off

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• $5,250 Tuition assistance

• Incredible Work/Life benefit

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing required.

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year LPN experience required. New graduates considered based on student clinical experiences.

• Certification/Registration/Licensure: Active LPN license in the District of Columbia and BLS is required.