Inova Health
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Emergency Department
Inova Health, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22032
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Emergency Department - Inova Fair Oaks
Inova Fair Oaks is looking for a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Emergency Department. This is a full-time position from Monday Friday 11:00 am to 11:00 pm, with a rotating weekend. Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates. Job Responsibilities
Provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process under the supervision of a registered professional nurse, an advanced practice provider, or licensed physician; collaborates with the Registered Professional Nurse on the execution of patient plans. Collaborates with the healthcare team to advocate for the clinical, emotional, ethical, spiritual and cultural needs of patients; monitors and reports patients' progress towards expected outcomes and deviations to registered professional nurse, an advanced practice provider, or licensed physician. Documents all patient care activities, as per documentation standards, and assists healthcare team members with documentation; reports 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. Delegates appropriate patient care activities to clinical technicians or emergency medical technicians. Evaluates and maintains the patient care environment to promote safety; administers prescribed medications, therapies and treatments following practical nursing standards; assists with patient education and discharge planning under the direction of the registered professional nurse, an advanced practice provider, or licensed physician. Demonstrates correct stabilization and immobilization of spine and proper fitting of splints for extremities; demonstrates ability to collect neurovascular status data after splint application and ensures provider checks splint prior to discharge. Collects patient specimens following department/facility policies and procedures; assists with collecting, labeling and transporting irretrievable specimens. Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies to optimize delivery of patient care and treatment. Coordinates with materials management to ensure appropriate stock and minimize outdated stock. Obtains 12 lead ECG per licensed provider; provides ECG to licensed provider for review immediately upon completion. Provides wound care according to department clinical practice standards and acts as a resource to physicians and nurses to provide patients with optimum care. Demonstrates knowledge of unit-based quality improvement initiatives; keeps informed of unit initiatives and incorporates outcomes of team/committee work into practice. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality. May perform additional duties as assigned. Requirements
Certification - Basic Life Support upon start Licensure - Licensed Practical Nurse or eligible for licensing in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Licensed Practical Nurse upon start Experience - None Required Education - Vocational/Technical Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse School Preferred Qualifications:
experience in ED, Urgent Care, clinical technician Benefits
Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program. Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions starting on your first day. Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost. Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave. About Us
We are Inova, Northern Virginias leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 25,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Note: This description retains original job information but has been reformatted to meet formatting standards. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Inova Fair Oaks is looking for a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Emergency Department. This is a full-time position from Monday Friday 11:00 am to 11:00 pm, with a rotating weekend. Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates. Job Responsibilities
Provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process under the supervision of a registered professional nurse, an advanced practice provider, or licensed physician; collaborates with the Registered Professional Nurse on the execution of patient plans. Collaborates with the healthcare team to advocate for the clinical, emotional, ethical, spiritual and cultural needs of patients; monitors and reports patients' progress towards expected outcomes and deviations to registered professional nurse, an advanced practice provider, or licensed physician. Documents all patient care activities, as per documentation standards, and assists healthcare team members with documentation; reports 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. Delegates appropriate patient care activities to clinical technicians or emergency medical technicians. Evaluates and maintains the patient care environment to promote safety; administers prescribed medications, therapies and treatments following practical nursing standards; assists with patient education and discharge planning under the direction of the registered professional nurse, an advanced practice provider, or licensed physician. Demonstrates correct stabilization and immobilization of spine and proper fitting of splints for extremities; demonstrates ability to collect neurovascular status data after splint application and ensures provider checks splint prior to discharge. Collects patient specimens following department/facility policies and procedures; assists with collecting, labeling and transporting irretrievable specimens. Maintains inventory of equipment and supplies to optimize delivery of patient care and treatment. Coordinates with materials management to ensure appropriate stock and minimize outdated stock. Obtains 12 lead ECG per licensed provider; provides ECG to licensed provider for review immediately upon completion. Provides wound care according to department clinical practice standards and acts as a resource to physicians and nurses to provide patients with optimum care. Demonstrates knowledge of unit-based quality improvement initiatives; keeps informed of unit initiatives and incorporates outcomes of team/committee work into practice. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality. May perform additional duties as assigned. Requirements
Certification - Basic Life Support upon start Licensure - Licensed Practical Nurse or eligible for licensing in the Commonwealth of Virginia as a Licensed Practical Nurse upon start Experience - None Required Education - Vocational/Technical Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse School Preferred Qualifications:
experience in ED, Urgent Care, clinical technician Benefits
Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program. Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions starting on your first day. Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost. Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave. About Us
We are Inova, Northern Virginias leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 25,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Note: This description retains original job information but has been reformatted to meet formatting standards. #J-18808-Ljbffr