Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 2 - Internal Medicine

Job Description Inova Internal Medicine is looking for an experienced LPN to join the team. This role will be Full-time, day shift Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Relocation Assistance available for qualified candidates. Work Location Ideal candidate will be able to float between Mount Vernon and Old Town Alexandria offices. 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: 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. Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave. Role Overview The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 2 – Outpatient Clinic serves as a resource for other clinical staff to increase their expertise in care planning, patient teaching and patient-centered care. Maintains competencies within practical nursing standards and seeks opportunities to develop professionally. Assumes responsibility for self-development in lifelong learning. Communicates effectively and works cooperatively with others while showing respect for and an understanding of other clinical disciplines. Provides care to patients whose care requirements are routine/standardized and with predictable outcomes. Responsibilities Follows the seven rights of medication administration while reporting adverse reactions to the physician immediately and taking action in emergency cases. 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. Upholds the standards of Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) and assists other clinical staff members in completing and following quality measures under PCMH and Patient-Centered Specialty Practice (PCSP). Creates a plan of care that is patient-centered and provides a written copy of the plan of care to patients. Provides direct patient care, utilizing the nursing process, under the direction and supervision of the physician. May perform additional duties as assigned. Requirements Certification: Basic Life Support. Licensure: Licensed Practical Nurse licensed or eligible for licensing in the state of employment as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Experience: 2 years of nursing practice in a hospital or clinic setting. Education: Vocational/Technical graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse school. KSAs: Technology use; Effective relationships/Interpersonal skills; Collaboration; Effective communication. Preferred Experience Clinical experience in outpatient medical office setting. 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. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Inova Health System 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inova Health