Gerontology Instructor Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

Celebrated as the #3 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2025 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. 

Pay: Between $47.50 and $50 per hour plus shift differentials!

Schedule: Evening Shift (3 p.m. - 11 p.m.)

About the Position

Position is primarily responsible for delivery of resident care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.  This position directs and guides resident teaching, activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing.  May supervise one or more members of the Nursing team.  May also include supervision in the care given by Nursing Students in conjunction with their instructor.

Key Duties

• Assesses physical, psychological and social dimensions of residents.
• Applies knowledge of normal aging, health promotion, special needs of older adults, health deficits and use available resources in assignment process.
• Perform UAI’s on prospective residents and with changes in condition of residents. 
• Summarizes assessment data and plans and implements care based on assessment data.
• Initiates care based on assessment data, applies gerontological nursing knowledge of specific illness, injuries, diseases, human behavior and appropriate standards of care.
• Will assist Health Care Center nurses in the evening hours with order entry daily. 
• Works with doctors in the clinic and getting residents to clinic for their appointments. 
• Utilizes all available resources in planning care and consults as necessary with appropriate members of the Health Team.
• Demonstrates clinical judgment and technical skills in accordance with established policies and procedures.  Intervenes with proper technique, procedure and safety precautions to meet individual needs of resident.
• Documents nursing intervention, resident response, effectiveness, complications, etc.; communicates information to physician and other Health Team members.
• Assists residents in maintaining independent living including involving family and other support as necessary.
• Reviews resident and family knowledge of normal aging, health promotion, disease, illness and readiness for discharge.  Assesses resident and support system for ability to provide care.
• Identifies needs for care at home, or alternatives such as outpatient treatment or Home Health and initiates referrals as necessary.
• Performs reviews of MARS of clinic residents.
• Provides self-care instruction and helps residents schedule outside medical appointments. 
• Identifies necessary health maintenance measures to be communicated and elicit support of Health Team members who can inform resident of available sources

Job Requirements

1. Must be a graduate of an approved Registered Nurse Program.
2. Must have current licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia / Compact State.
3. Must have CPR certification.
4. Must possess ability to deal tactfully with residents, staff and family members.
   
    

A sampling of our many benefits!

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 Full-Time team members:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance for Career Development
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan- 401(k)
• Referral Program: Earn a bonus for referring friends and family!
• DailyPay: Work and get paid the same day!
• Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
• ESL classes
• Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
• Staff Emergency Grants
• UMGC 25% Discount
• BJs Membership (One Year)
• Retail Discounts (LifeMart, Verizon Wireless, Dell)
• 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.