Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Obesity Medicine

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Education assistance

Student loan assistance

Mental health support

Job summary

Inova Health System's Obesity Medicine division seeks an Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the team in Fairfax, VA. This is a full-time day position with Monday through Friday hours.

Shifts available from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm or 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. You will provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN, maintain accurate records, participate in care planning, and contribute to quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Virginia LPN license required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• 0 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process under the direction and supervision of the RN.
• Maintains and reviews patient records, notes and physician orders while documenting all patient care activities in accordance with documentation standards.
• Participates on unit teams, work groups and/or committees.
• Participates in quality and performance improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Direct patient care

Clinical documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Vocational / Technical Diploma in Practical Nursing

Job description

Inova Health - Obesity Medicine is looking for a dedicated Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the team. This role will be full time day position, Monday - Friday, either 8-4:30pm or 7-3:30pm.

Job Location

3580 Joseph Siewick Dr, Fairfax, VA 22033

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) Job Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process under the direction and supervision of the RN.
• Maintains and reviews patient medical records, notes and physician orders while documenting all patient care activities in accordance with documentation standards.
• Participates on unit teams, work groups and/or committees.
• Participates in quality and performance improvement initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Vocational / TechnicalDiploma in Practical Nursing
• License: Licensed Practical Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia
• Experience: 0 years of experience
• Certification: BLS from the American Heart Association.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as an LPN or Medical Assistant