Licensed Practical Nurse ( LPN )

What We Offer

Nurse Next Door People Promise, you love coming to work

$30.00 to $35.00 per hour

Fantastic benefits package (30+ hours worked per week)

24/7 support center to assist with scheduling related questions

24/7 assistance related to client care

In home care with private clients

Paid mileage

No union dues

Responsibilities and Duties

Conduct initial and ongoing client assessments under RN supervision, monitor vital signs and overall health, identify changes in condition, and promptly report concerns to the Supervising RN and physician.

Provide nursing care, including medication administration, basic IV care, catheter care, and tube feeding support, in accordance with Virginia state regulations and the employee's authorized scope of practice.

Assist with establishing and maintaining IV lines and supporting IV infusion therapy under RN supervision, where permitted by applicable regulations and within the authorized scope of practice.

Provide wound care, including wound assessment, cleaning, dressing changes, and infection prevention, and assist with the management of Foley catheters, NG tubes, and PEG tubes as permitted by the employee's scope of practice.

Assist in developing and implementing individualized care plans based on client needs, physician orders, and instructions provided by the Care Designer and Supervising RN.

Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed and support the delegation of appropriate care tasks to Health Care Aides in accordance with applicable regulations and agency policies.

Ensure client safety by following established care plans, using medical equipment properly, maintaining infection control practices, and delivering care in accordance with agency policies and professional standards.

Educate clients and families on basic care needs, health maintenance, and appropriate care practices while providing compassionate, respectful, and high-quality service in accordance with Nurse Next Door Northern Virginia's brand promise.

Complete all clinical records and electronic medical record (EMR) documentation accurately, thoroughly, and promptly while practicing safely and competently within the limits of personal training, experience, knowledge, and professional scope of practice.

Provide services throughout McLean, Falls Church, Reston, Oakton, and Vienna, Virginia.

Work day, evening, or night shifts on weekdays and weekends as scheduled, with a maximum shift length of 12 hours.

Requirements

Minimum of 23 years of nursing experience, with at least 1 year in home care or a related setting preferred.

Experience assisting with IV therapy and knowledge of infusion care practices within the LPN scope of practice.

Hands-on experience with Foley catheter insertion and care.

Hands-on experience with NG tube and PEG tube care.

Experience in wound care and dressing changes.

Current USA, Virginia LPN license in good standing.

Current TB screening and criminal background check.

Valid BLS Certification (preferred).

Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus.

Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Ability to commute to or relocate to McLean, VA. Arlington, VA Reston, VA Annandale, VA McLean, VA Fairfax, VA Alexandria, VA Manassas, VA Woodbridge, VA Falls Church, VA