Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 2 - Gastroenterology

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: offering up 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 / Technical Diploma 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