Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 2 - Gastroenterology

Inova Health; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement match

Education & student loans aid

Mental health support

Job summary

Inova Gastroenterology in Fairfax, VA is seeking a dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 2 for a full-time day position (Mon-Fri, 8:00am–4:30pm). Join a trusted nonprofit healthcare provider recognized for safety, quality, and patient experience.

The role requires a Virginia LPN license, a diploma in Practical Nursing, and at least 2 years in a hospital or clinical setting. Excellent teamwork and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Practical Nursing required.
• Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• At least 2 years of nursing practice in a hospital or clinic setting.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates referrals for patient chronic care conditions and follow up as per care plan.
• Administers prescribed medications and therapies under physician supervision.
• Communicates with healthcare team, patients and families; supports team goals.
• Maintains and reviews patient records and documents care activities per standards and legal requirements.

Skills

Communication with healthcare team

Medication administration

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Description

Inova Gastroenterology 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 - 4:30pm.

Job Location

8081 Innovation Park Dr.; Suite #301, Fairfax, VA 22031

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: offeringupto $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

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a LPN

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.