Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Pediatric Emergency

Inova•Leesburg, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Inova Children's Emergency Room at Loudoun Hospital is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to provide pediatric emergency care. The role is full-time on the mid shift, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. During orientation, the nurse will rotate through day, mid, and night shifts. The Pediatric Emergency Department is Loudoun County’s only ER dedicated solely to children. It features state-of-the-art medical equipment sized for patients from babies to adults, child-friendly treatment and waiting rooms, child life specialists, board-certified pediatric emergency physicians and pediatricians, nurses certified in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), 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, and collaborates with the care team to carry out patient plans and address patients’ needs.

Requirements

Vocational or technical diploma in Practical Nursing.
Licensed Practical Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

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.
Work with the healthcare team to advocate for patients’ clinical, emotional, ethical, spiritual, and cultural needs.
Monitor and report patient progress toward expected outcomes and deviations to a registered professional nurse, advanced practice provider, or licensed physician.
Document patient care activities according to documentation standards and assist healthcare team members with documentation.
Report changes in patient condition promptly to the registered professional nurse, advanced practice provider, or licensed physician and appropriate 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 in accordance with practical nursing standards.
Assist with patient education and discharge planning under the direction of a registered professional nurse, advanced practice provider, or licensed physician.