Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - ED
About The Position
Inova Loudoun Hospital Emergency Department is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a full-time day position. The LPN 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 Registered Professional Nurse on patient plans. The role works with the healthcare team to address patients’ clinical, emotional, ethical, spiritual, and cultural needs; monitors and reports progress and changes in patient condition; documents care; and supports a safe patient-care environment. The LPN administers prescribed medications, therapies, and treatments, delegates appropriate care activities to clinical technicians or emergency medical technicians, and assists with patient education and discharge planning under the direction of a registered professional nurse, advanced practice provider, or licensed physician.
Requirements
- Vocational or 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 the execution of patient plans.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to advocate for patients’ clinical, emotional, ethical, spiritual, and cultural needs.
- Monitor and report patients’ 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 a 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 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
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Team member wellness program.
- Retirement plan matching the first 5% of eligible contributions, starting on the first day.
- Education assistance of up to $5,250 per year.
- Student loan assistance of up to $10,000.
- Up to 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person, per year, at no cost, for team members, their spouses or partners, and their children.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
