So Others Might Eat/ SOME
Staff Nurse (PT - 20 hrs/week)
So Others Might Eat/ SOME, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
SOME (So Others Might Eat) provides material aid and comfort to our vulnerable neighbors in the District of Columbia, helping them to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness through programs and services that save lives, improve lives, and help to transform the lives of individuals and families, their communities, and the systems and structures that affect them. We meet immediate needs with food, clothing, and healthcare and offer the tools one needs to live with hope, dignity, and greater independence.
Compensation:
We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our organizational culture, mission, and core values. The hourly range for this position is $37.91 to $40.09 and may commensurate with experience.
SOME (So Others Might Eat) is seeking a part-time
Staff Nurse
for our Senior Services department at our Karin and Kuehner house location.
Position Description : The Staff Nurse will manage health care for clients of SOME's Senior Services Programs.
Schedule: Part-Time;
Monday-Friday;
(20 hours per week -
Flexible hours)
Qualifications:
Required:
Associate's Degree in Nursing; Licensed Practical Nurse; 2-3 yrs experience in geriatric care; experience with low-income patients;
Preferred:
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing; Registered Nurse; 3+ yrs experience in geriatric care; experience with low-income patients; experience providing services to patients in recovery; previous experience providing community healthcare and home visits.
Required License/Certification : Nursing License by the District of Columbia Department of Health; CPR/First Aid, Driver's license and access to reliable personal vehicle
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of clinical care and nursing
Basic nursing skills and assessment skills related to patient care
Basic understanding of care issues related to aging
Knowledge of electronic health records usage and management
Time management
Customer service skills to work with clients
Critical thinking skills
Organized with attention to detail
Ability to communicate with diverse audiences
Proficient with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Action-oriented
Ability to work independently
Facilitation skills
Clinical Care:
Prepare and monitor medications for Kuehner Place and Karin house residents
provide weekly visits and individual assessments with Kuehner Place residents
Counsel participants in all Senior Services Programs on healthcare issues
Support the health needs of participants in all Senior Services Programs as needed
Conduct community home visits to homebound seniors as needed
Coordinate care with external providers as needed
Present educational sessions in the Senior Center on a monthly basis
Provide healthcare education to all Senior Services Programs
Provide health, wellness, and medical support to homebound senior patients
Provide consultation on healthcare issues and support residents in all Senior Services Programs
Facilitate educational sessions in the Senior Center on a monthly basis
Maintain case notes for all Senior Service residents; update case notes within 24 hours
Lead and facilitate health-related workshops twice a month for the senior center participants at Kuehner House and Karin House
Assist programs with maintaining healthy food options and menu planning
Accompany and transport clients to medical appointments, as needed
Reports to:
Vice President, Senior Services
Closing Date:
Open until filled
To Apply:
Go to our career page at https://www.some.org/careers/open-opportunities and click on the search icon to locate this position. Follow the instructions to complete your online application profile to be considered. No phone calls, please.
SOME, Inc. is a proactive equal-opportunity employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without any discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
SOME, Inc. is deeply committed to ensuring the job application process is accessible to all users. If you require assistance or have any concerns about the accessibility of our website or the application process, please feel free to contact us at onlineaccommodations@some.org.
This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests and does not pertain to application status inquiries.
To read our EEO Policy Statement, please click
here
. To view our notices to employees and applicants for employment, click on their corresponding link:
EEOC Know Your Rights Notice
,
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision Notice
,
and
E-Verify Program Notice
.
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Compensation:
We offer our employees a competitive compensation and benefits package that reflects our organizational culture, mission, and core values. The hourly range for this position is $37.91 to $40.09 and may commensurate with experience.
SOME (So Others Might Eat) is seeking a part-time
Staff Nurse
for our Senior Services department at our Karin and Kuehner house location.
Position Description : The Staff Nurse will manage health care for clients of SOME's Senior Services Programs.
Schedule: Part-Time;
Monday-Friday;
(20 hours per week -
Flexible hours)
Qualifications:
Required:
Associate's Degree in Nursing; Licensed Practical Nurse; 2-3 yrs experience in geriatric care; experience with low-income patients;
Preferred:
Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing; Registered Nurse; 3+ yrs experience in geriatric care; experience with low-income patients; experience providing services to patients in recovery; previous experience providing community healthcare and home visits.
Required License/Certification : Nursing License by the District of Columbia Department of Health; CPR/First Aid, Driver's license and access to reliable personal vehicle
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of clinical care and nursing
Basic nursing skills and assessment skills related to patient care
Basic understanding of care issues related to aging
Knowledge of electronic health records usage and management
Time management
Customer service skills to work with clients
Critical thinking skills
Organized with attention to detail
Ability to communicate with diverse audiences
Proficient with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Action-oriented
Ability to work independently
Facilitation skills
Clinical Care:
Prepare and monitor medications for Kuehner Place and Karin house residents
provide weekly visits and individual assessments with Kuehner Place residents
Counsel participants in all Senior Services Programs on healthcare issues
Support the health needs of participants in all Senior Services Programs as needed
Conduct community home visits to homebound seniors as needed
Coordinate care with external providers as needed
Present educational sessions in the Senior Center on a monthly basis
Provide healthcare education to all Senior Services Programs
Provide health, wellness, and medical support to homebound senior patients
Provide consultation on healthcare issues and support residents in all Senior Services Programs
Facilitate educational sessions in the Senior Center on a monthly basis
Maintain case notes for all Senior Service residents; update case notes within 24 hours
Lead and facilitate health-related workshops twice a month for the senior center participants at Kuehner House and Karin House
Assist programs with maintaining healthy food options and menu planning
Accompany and transport clients to medical appointments, as needed
Reports to:
Vice President, Senior Services
Closing Date:
Open until filled
To Apply:
Go to our career page at https://www.some.org/careers/open-opportunities and click on the search icon to locate this position. Follow the instructions to complete your online application profile to be considered. No phone calls, please.
SOME, Inc. is a proactive equal-opportunity employer. We ensure that all qualified applicants are considered for employment without any discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
SOME, Inc. is deeply committed to ensuring the job application process is accessible to all users. If you require assistance or have any concerns about the accessibility of our website or the application process, please feel free to contact us at onlineaccommodations@some.org.
This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests and does not pertain to application status inquiries.
To read our EEO Policy Statement, please click
here
. To view our notices to employees and applicants for employment, click on their corresponding link:
EEOC Know Your Rights Notice
,
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision Notice
,
and
E-Verify Program Notice
.
#J-18808-Ljbffr