Career Opportunities with SOME (So Others Might Eat)
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As a faith-inspired organization, SOME was founded and built upon the belief in dignity and respect for all people.
We all are worthy of it and responsible for it.
Appreciation for our shared humanity and sense of community has been a central feature of our mission for over 50 years.
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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
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
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.
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