Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Pediatric Emergency
About The Position
Inova Children’s Emergency Room at Loudoun Hospital is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to join its pediatric emergency team. The position is full-time on the mid shift, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. During orientation, the nurse will rotate through day, mid, and night shifts. Inova Loudoun Hospital is Loudoun County’s only designated trauma center and is home to a Joint Commission-certified Advanced Primary Stroke Center. Its Pediatric Emergency Department is the county’s only emergency room solely dedicated to caring for children. The department is Magnet-recognized and offers state-of-the-art equipment sized for patients from babies to adults, child-friendly treatment and waiting rooms, child life specialists, pediatric emergency physicians and nurses, and sensory-friendly medical care. The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care using the nursing process under the supervision of a registered professional nurse, advanced practice provider, or licensed physician. The LPN collaborates with the Registered Professional Nurse on patient plans and with the healthcare team to address patients’ clinical, emotional, ethical, spiritual, and cultural needs. The role includes monitoring and reporting patient progress and changes in condition, documenting care, delegating appropriate activities, maintaining a safe care environment, administering prescribed medications and treatments, and assisting with patient education and discharge planning. Inova is a nonprofit healthcare provider in Northern Virginia with more than 26,000 team members. The organization highlights its focus on safety, quality, patient experience, and professional development. Inova Health is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- Vocational/technical diploma in Practical Nursing.
- Licensed Practical Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
- No prior experience required.
Nice To Haves
- One year of experience as an LPN or Medical Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care using the nursing process under the supervision of a registered professional nurse, advanced practice provider, or licensed physician.
- Collaborate with the Registered Professional Nurse on executing patient plans.
- Advocate with the healthcare team for patients’ clinical, emotional, ethical, spiritual, and cultural needs.
- Monitor and report patients’ progress toward expected outcomes and deviations to the appropriate licensed clinician.
- Document patient care activities according to documentation standards and assist healthcare team members with documentation.
- Report changes in patient condition promptly to the appropriate licensed clinician and healthcare team members.
- 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 according to practical nursing standards.
- Assist with patient education and discharge planning under the direction of a registered professional nurse, advanced practice provider, or licensed physician.
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
