At Christ House, the medically vulnerable men experiencing homelessness who come to us are not just our clients. When they are in our care, they are our neighbors and our community members. We opened our doors in 1985 as the first medical respite facility for sick, homeless patients in the country and are still the only such medical respite program for men experiencing homelessness in Washington, DC. Since that time, we have remained on the cutting edge of conversation around radical hospitality, inclusion, and healing. You will have no typical day here.
Bilingual, Bicultural, LGBTAIQ identifying, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color are encouraged to apply. Christ House provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
In 1992, Christ House opened the Kairos Program, a permanent supportive housing community for former patients with chronic illnesses who decide to make a commitment to their substance use recovery. The program supports up to 45 members and provides ongoing medical care, recovery and spiritual life programs. Kairos program members are an integral part of the Christ House community.
Clinical Services Assistant
Description:
Christ House, a 24-hour short-term medical respite facility for men who are experiencing homelessness in Washington, D.C., is seeking a Clinical Services Assistant. This position offers an incredible opportunity to work alongside a dedicated clinical staff. Under the supervision of the Assistant Clinical Director, the Clinical Services Assistant is responsible for the coordination of health information for all patients on the medical respite unit.
Schedule: 40 hours/week, 9am-5:30pm Monday through Friday, weekend and holiday availability
Major Duties/Essential Functions:
- Initiates medical record on new admissions and enters all pertinent information into the electronic record
- Processes all orders for patient care
- Updates medications, problem lists, and appointments in electronic record as ordered by the provider
- Schedules patient appointments for specialists and/or procedures
- Enters lab orders into online ordering system
- Coordinates daily transportation schedule
- Answers telephones and communicates messages professionally and timely to patients and staff as needed
- Disassembles patient charts upon discharge ensuring that all records are accurate and complete
- Scans all health records into electronic medical record
- Performs other duties as requested
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required
Required Experience:
- Ability to organize and multi-task effectively required
- Good communication skills (written and oral) and pleasant telephone manner required
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office required
- Experience using eClinical Works and LabCorp a plus
To apply, send a resume and cover letter to clinicaladministration@christhouse.org.
Full-Time Night Nurse (RN or LPN)
Christ House, a 24-hour short-term medical respite facility for men who are experiencing homelessness in Washington, D.C., is seeking a full-time registered nurse. For 35 years, Christ House has provided comprehensive inpatient care to patients coming from area hospitals, shelters, clinics, and medical outreach initiatives. Patients have a variety of chronic and acute illnesses and injuries including diabetes, hypertension, stroke, amputation, HIV/AIDS, liver disease, cancer, major lacerations, fractures, and skin ulcerations. This position offers an incredible opportunity to work alongside a dedicated clinical staff who provide holistic services and promote healing for our patients.
Schedule: 36-40 hours/week; overnight schedule (7pm-7:30am); weekend and holiday availability
Job Details: Under the supervision of the Clinical Director, the nurse provides holistic nursing support, patient care, and medication management.
Major Duties/Essential Functions:
- In collaboration with clinical and support staff, help manage medical issues and coordinate with the care team to address the multiple issues that contribute to homelessness.
- Administer medications as ordered by providers.
- Review new orders in chart and integrate them into care plan.
- Work with clinical unit staff, including nursing assistants, providers, and unit clerk to effectively deliver high-quality care to patients.
- Teach and encourage patients’ self-care practices regarding care of their illnesses, management of their medications, and activities of daily living.
- Perform primary nursing procedures to include wound care, and supervise wound care to ensure appropriate infection control measures.
- Prepare patient referrals to hospitals and clinics, and process information received on referrals.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Education:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Licensed in DC as an RN or LPN
Required Experience:
- Minimum 2 years nursing experience.
- Experience working with underserved or homeless populations preferred.
To apply, send resume and cover letter to clinicaladministration@christhouse.org
Part-Time RN Night Nurse (RN or LPN)
Christ House, a 24-hour short-term medical respite facility for men who are experiencing homelessness in Washington, D.C., is seeking a PRN or part-time registered nurse. For 35 years, Christ House has provided comprehensive inpatient care to patients coming from area hospitals, shelters, clinics, and medical outreach initiatives. Patients have a variety of chronic and acute illnesses and injuries including diabetes, hypertension, stroke, amputation, HIV/AIDS, liver disease, cancer, major lacerations, fractures, and skin ulcerations. This position offers an incredible opportunity to work alongside a dedicated clinical staff who provide holistic services and promote healing for our patients.
Schedule: PRN or part-time 12-14hrs/week; overnight schedule (7pm-7:30am); weekend and holiday availability
Job Details: Under the supervision of the Clinical Director, the nurse provides holistic nursing support, patient care, and medication management.
Major Duties/Essential Functions:
- In collaboration with clinical and support staff, help manage medical issues and coordinate with the care team to address the multiple issues that contribute to homelessness.
- Administer medications as ordered by providers.
- Review new orders in chart and integrate them into care plan.
- Work with clinical unit staff, including nursing assistants, providers, and unit clerk to effectively deliver high-quality care to patients.
- Teach and encourage patients’ self-care practices regarding care of their illnesses, management of their medications, and activities of daily living.
- Perform primary nursing procedures to include wound care, and supervise wound care to ensure appropriate infection control measures.
- Prepare patient referrals to hospitals and clinics, and process information received on referrals.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Education:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Licensed in DC as an RN or LPN
Required Experience:
- Minimum 2 years nursing experience.
- Experience working with underserved or homeless populations preferred.
To apply, send resume and cover letter to clinicaladministration@christhouse.org
