LPN-Developmental Disabilities

National Children's Center • Washington, DC

8h • $29

About The Position

At NCC, the LPN works under the supervision of a RN and is primarily responsible for safe, accurate medication administration and documentation within the Community Support Services Program. This detail-oriented and empathetic professional must demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, ensure precise transcribing of physician orders, maintain thorough and compliant documentation, and support effective medication management and administrative processes.

Requirements

• Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Maryland and the District of Columbia
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle (mileage will be reimbursed)
• Diploma/certificate from a two-year college or technical school in Nursing
• CPR/ First Aid certification
• Must be licensed in the District of Columbia and Maryland as an LPN
• COVID-19: You are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to your first day of employment.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications to multiple site locations, and day program
• Performing nursing assessments to people supported as needed
• Monitoring patients’ overall health during home visits.
• Monitors and update current MAR’s with physician orders and review MAR’s for un-signed medications each month and RN will co-sign.
• Review daily medication refills orders and take to the home as needed
• Review and distribute monthly MAR’s and medications
• Schedule appointments, and prepare specialty clinic consults as recommended by M.D.
• Provides nursing coverage for the day program as needed.
• Attends Interdisciplinary Team Meetings as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree