Licensed practical nurse health care

Unit Description

MedStar Health's Wound Healing Institute at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital offers the most advanced wound care for complex or chronic sores, ulcers, and infections. Our comprehensive services range from diabetes education and wound prevention to sophisticated reconstructive surgeries that prevent limb loss. We also have experts in hyperbaric medicine, and we're the only hyperbaric oxygen therapy program accredited by the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society in Washington, D.Professional care provider who assesses plans implements and evaluates the nursing care of patients from admission through discharge. In collaboration with the patient and family provides theory-based professional nursing care and coordinates care delivery with various members of the interdisciplinary team.

Monday - Friday 7am to 5pm (Four-10-hour shifts/week)

Nursing Benefits

Nationally recognized nurse wellbeing resources

Comprehensive health benefit plans

Generous paid time off and flex scheduling options

Retirement plans with match.

Systemwide referral bonus program—up to $6,000 for each RN and up to $4,000 for each LPN that joins MedStar Health

5-time Magnet hospital – only 14.5% of certified hospitals have achieved this status

Collaboration across a nationally recognized academic medical center

A culture grounded in cura personalis — care of the whole person

Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited academic nursing program required

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited academic nursing program. If prepared at the associate degree in nursing level required to enroll in a BSN program within 12 months of hire date and completion within 4 years of hire date preferred

1-2 years RN experience required

RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure Current license as a Registered Nurse in the state or jurisdiction of the facility seeking employment Upon Hire required and

CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Upon Hire required and

Additional specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit

Basic computer skills required