Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Wound Care

Job description

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital – Wound Care is looking for a dedicated Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the team. This role will be full time days position with 9-hour days; 4 days a week.
Job Location : 2501 Parkers Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306
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: 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) Job Responsibilities:
• Provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Reviews diagnostic test results and reports abnormal results and changes in patient condition to the Registered Nurse, physician and appropriate healthcare team members in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with the Registered Nurse on the execution of patient plans.
• Assists with patient education and discharge planning under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Evaluates and maintains the patient care environment to promote safety.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Education: Vocational / Technical Diploma 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