Inova Fair Oaks is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Emergency Department team. This is a full-time evening position providing direct patient care in a fast-paced clinical setting.
Clinical Setting
You will work in the Emergency Department at Inova Fair Oaks, part of Inova, a nationally recognized healthcare leader in safety, quality, and patient experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care utilizing the nursing process under the supervision of a registered professional nurse, an advanced practice provider, or licensed physician
- Collaborate with the registered professional nurse on the execution of patient plans
- Work with the healthcare team to advocate for the clinical, emotional, ethical, spiritual, and cultural needs of patients
- Monitor and report patients' progress toward expected outcomes and deviations to the registered professional nurse, an advanced practice provider, or licensed physician
- Document all patient care activities according to documentation standards and assist healthcare team members with documentation
- Report changes in patient condition to the registered professional nurse, an advanced practice provider, or licensed physician and appropriate healthcare team members in a timely manner
- Delegate appropriate patient care activities to clinical technicians or emergency medical technicians
- Evaluate and maintain the patient care environment to promote safety
- Administer prescribed medications, therapies, and treatments following practical nursing standards
- Assist with patient education and discharge planning under the direction of the registered professional nurse, an advanced practice provider, or licensed physician
Required Qualifications
- Vocational or Technical Diploma in Practical Nursing
- Active Licensed Practical Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Zero years of experience required
Preferred Qualifications
- One year of experience as an LPN or Medical Assistant
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Robust team member wellness program
- 401(k) matching on the first 5% of eligible contributions, starting on your first day
- Up to $5,250 per year in tuition and education assistance
- Up to $10,000 in student loan assistance
- 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year at no cost for team members, spouses/partners, and children