Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Alexandria, Virginia
Staffing partner
Posted Sep 7
- Hours a week
- 40
- Unit
- PICU
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 40 hours
- Term
- Agency
- Practice
- Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, eClinicalWorks charting
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- LPN
- Experience
- mid-level
More role details
- Staffing partner
- Inclusive Healthcare Staffing
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Virginia is $36/hr, across 392 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
*Job Overview*
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide high-quality patient care across various settings, including long-term care facilities, assisted living communities, hospitals, and outpatient clinics. Your expertise will support patient recovery, comfort, and safety while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through skilled nursing practices and compassionate communication.
*Duties*
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- Administer medications and injections accurately following physician orders and established protocols, including IV infusions and pain management treatments.
- Conduct thorough patient assessments by monitoring vital signs, evaluating physical conditions, and documenting medical histories using electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner.
- Assist with complex procedures including catheterization, wound suturing, tube feeding, and sterile dressing changes while maintaining aseptic techniques.
- Provide specialized care for patients with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or other memory impairments in memory care or hospice settings.
- Support emergency response efforts by managing airway emergencies, ventilator care, and acute pain situations within Level I trauma centers or ICU environments.
- Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans that meet regulatory standards such as HIPAA and long-term care regulations.
- Educate patients and their families on health management strategies including medication administration, discharge planning, nutrition, and caregiver communication.
- Maintain accurate medical documentation of patient care activities, specimen collection/processing, CPT coding for procedures, and ICD coding for diagnoses to ensure compliance with healthcare standards.
*Experience*
- Proven experience working as an LPN in diverse healthcare settings such as hospitals (including emergency medicine and Level II trauma centers), nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, or outpatient clinics.
- Demonstrated proficiency in EMR/EHR systems like Epic, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks for documentation and patient management.
- Critical care experience including ICU or PICU environments is highly desirable; familiarity with acute care practices is essential.
- Hands-on experience with IV insertion, phlebotomy, medication administration via injections or IV lines, and catheter care.
- Background working with geriatric populations or individuals with disabilities—especially those requiring dementia or Alzheimer's care—is preferred.
- Knowledge of ICD-9/ICD-10 coding systems for accurate diagnosis documentation; experience in case management or discharge planning is a plus.
- Strong understanding of infection control protocols, physical examinations, vital signs monitoring, and first aid techniques.
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced settings such as emergency rooms or urgent care clinics while maintaining clinical confidentiality policies.
Join us to bring your nursing expertise into a vibrant environment where your skills directly impact patient well-being! We value energetic professionals committed to delivering exceptional care across all stages of health—whether in acute hospital settings or long-term community-based services.
- Pay: From $25.00 per hour
- Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per week
- Work Location: In person
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Requirements
- LPN
Place
- City
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Rent against this pay
- 48% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $119,681/yr
- Metro price level
- 9% above the national average
$2,089 median rent against $4,333 a month at $25/hr for 40 hours a week, before tax. Census ACS 2024.
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Alexandria area index 108.9, where 100 is the national average.
Alexandria blends historic charm with easy access to Washington, D.C. Old Town's cobblestone streets and waterfront parks give this Potomac River city a small-town feel, while nearby hospital systems offer varied nursing opportunities. A solid pick for RNs who want capital-area amenities without living in D.C. itself.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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