LPN/RN AFTER HOURS WEEKDAYS

Celebrated as the Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2024 by The Washington Post since 2019, Goodwin Living is more than a team – it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 70 countries.

Goodwin Living is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the greater Washington, D.C. region by The Washington Post every year since 2019 — and now nationally by USA Today. Since 2022, we’ve also been annually recognized as one of the top 100 employers for interns by the Top Virginia Employers for Intern Awards. These honors are based entirely on feedback from our team members, gathered through an annual third-party survey. Here’s what they say makes us stand out:

• Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice. 
• Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential. 
• Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued. 

About the Position

This PRN position involves providing skilled nursing care to patients in their homes during non-traditional hours, ensuring continuity and quality of care when regular staff are unavailable in compliance with all regulatory standards. In this position, the employee acts in reflection of Goodwin Home Health’s philosophy and mission of providing excellent standards of care as a full-time clinician in the field as well as performing supervisory tasks and additional duties such as meeting attendance and program development in conjunction with the nurse manager. The PRN after hours/on-call nurse needs to display the qualities of team leadership and mentorship to colleagues

Job Duties

• Provides direct nursing care in a Home Health setting under the guidelines of a physician’s order.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' health to identify immediate needs and provide appropriate interventions in support or modification of a patient specific Plan of Care.
• Respond to patient and family calls, offering guidance, education, and determining the necessity of in-person visits based on clinical judgment.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records, including evaluations, visit notes, care plans, and communication logs, in compliance per policy.
• Coordinate with the patient's primary care or specialty physician, case manager, and other healthcare professionals to ensure timely, cohesive, and comprehensive care.
• Perform wound care, manage chronic conditions, provide foley catheter and IV or line troubleshooting, and other nursing interventions as per the patient individualized care plan for urgent, on-call and after-hour needs.
• Provide immediate care in urgent situations, including arranging for transportation or hospitalization if necessary.
• Offer guidance to patients and families on managing health conditions, medication administration, and preventive care measures.
• Ability to commit to on-call shifts during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Documents in patients' clinical records per Goodwin Home Health polices and standards
• Identifies patient needs and communicated them to the case manager (RN) in a timely manner
• Implements clinical care per Goodwin Home Health policies and procedures
• Implements and completes documentation of patient care and visits timely and accurately
• Attends mandatory meetings, seminars or any other requested in person department meetings as well as maintain 100% compliance with mandatory training, staff meetings at least 4 times per year
• Fulfills additional performance responsibilities as assigned and as necessary
• Reports changes in patient condition immediately to Clinical Nurse Manager or Administrator
• Immediately reports abuse, real or suspected to Clinical Nurse Manager, Administrator or DHP
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information as well as other staff members information at all times
• Promotes educations for patients, family members and caregivers
• Other duties assigned by Clinical Nurse Manager/Administrator

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Legally and currently licensed by the state board of nursing to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• At least on year acute care experience, Home Health preferred
• Must have strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills with ability to make independent decisions, work independently throughout the day and manage time effectively.
• Ability to commit to on-call shifts during evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Current, unexpired CPR card
• Health clearance, PPD/Chest X-Ray
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and written
• Must have knowledge of the duties and functions of Home Health care and its relationship to the healthcare community
• Maintain professional dress, demeanor and presentation at all times
• Must have the ability to move intermittently throughout the workday; lift, pull, push and move equipment, supplies, etc. up to 50 lbs. getting assistance when needed is a must
• Possess a Virginia Driver’s license, proof of automobile insurance and readily available, reliable transportation
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully and compassionately with patients, family members and caregivers
• Must be willing to and able to participate in a teamwork approach, working with all disciplines involved in the patients’ care/case
• Possesses enthusiasm, flexibility, and the ability to adapt to the changing healthcare work environment.

A sampling of our many benefits! (PRN)

At Goodwin Living, we’ve got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to PRN team members:

• Tuition Assistance for Career Development
• Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
• Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
• Referral Program: Earn up to $3,000 for referring friends and family!
• Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More

About Goodwin Living

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose! As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has earned us Top Workplace recognition by The Washington Post since 2019 and, more recently, national recognition by USA Today. These honors reflect the culture our team members foster every day — one rooted in purpose, belonging, and growth.

Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.