Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 2 - Cardiology

Inova Health; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Wellness program

Retirement match

Education assistance

Student loans

Job summary

Inova Health is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 2 for a full-time day shift in Northern Virginia. The position runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, within Inova Cardiology - Fairfax.

We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive environment, with opportunities for growth. Inova Health is an equal opportunity employer focused on safety, quality and patient experience.

Qualifications

• Vocational / Technical Diploma in Practical Nursing.
• Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia (LPN).
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates referrals for patient chronic care conditions and follow-up per care plan.
• Administers prescribed medications and therapies under physician supervision.
• Communicates effectively with healthcare team, patients and families; supports team goals.

Skills

Nursing practice

Patient care

Communication

Education

Vocational / Technical Diploma in Practical Nursing

LPN License (Virginia)

BLS Certification

Job description

Job Description

Inova Cardiology - Fairfax is looking for a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 2 to join the team. This role will be full time day position, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Inova Cardiology - Fairfax is looking for a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 2 to join the team. This role will be full time day position, Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured 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: offeringup 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.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 2 Job Responsibilities

• Coordinates referrals for patient chronic care conditions and follow up care as indicated by the initial care plan of the specialist and/or primary care physician.
• Administers prescribed oral and intramuscular medications, therapies and treatments following practical nursing standards and under the direct supervision of the physician.
• Effectively communicates with healthcare team members, patients and families; Supports healthcare team members to achieve team goals and assigns appropriate tasks to care assistants.
• Maintains and reviews patient medical records, notes and physician orders; Documents all patient care activities in accordance with documentation standards and legal requirements for medical facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Vocational / TechnicalDiploma in Practical Nursing
• License: Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Experience: 2 years of nursing practice in a hospital or clinic setting.
• Certification: BLS from the American Heart Association

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ 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.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.