PSV has an exciting employment opportunity for an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse to join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals! This specific role will be supporting our Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Clinic in our Fairfax, VA location and is Full-Time.

Licensed Practical Nurse in Virginia. Must pass Division of Nursing & Patient Services LPN Medication Administration test. Ability to perform technical functions interacts with children and families and has good verbal and written communication skills.

Pediatric Specialists of Virginia (PSV) Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine pediatric surgeons work closely with a comprehensive medical team specialized in the treatment of infants, children, and teens with muscle, skeletal, and bone conditions and injuries.

Our pediatric focus gives us the expertise to treat the muscle, skeletal, and bone conditions affecting children, who face a different set of challenges from adults because their bones and muscles are still growing. The team’s goal is to help patients maximize their abilities, whether it’s returning to a sport or simply enjoying being a kid.

Overview

Caring for children requires specialized training and experience to understand the complexity of their health problems and to recommend the best treatment approaches in a developmental context. The specialists at Pediatric Specialists of Virginia are experts at providing that care for children and their families.

Pediatric Specialists of Virginia is a public charity with tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. It was created as a medical group by Children's National Hospital and Inova Health System to be focused exclusively on caring for children. Our specialists are recognized as “Top Docs” by Washingtonian and Northern Virginia Magazine and have appeared in U.S. News & World Report as leading experts in their fields and recently 18 PSV Physicians were recently named to Northern Virginia Magazine's Top Doctors of 2024 List.

At PSV, we strive to provide exceptional service to our patients and families, all other valued stakeholders. We accomplish this by incorporating our core values of C.A.R.E. (Compassion, Advocacy, Redefining Healthcare, and Excellence), across our organization, with the goal of making every encounter perfect. These key values and service excellence measures ensures that our patients receive the best quality care and that our families are treated with exceptional service.

Service excellence is vital to our organizational and individual success. PSV staff members work to Make It All Better for our patients and their families, because at PSV WE CARE.

Ranked as one of the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Division of Pulmonary Medicine at Pediatric Specialists of Virginia provides comprehensive treatment for lung and breathing-related conditions. Whether it’s asthma, pneumonia, or a chronic cough, or a more complex pulmonary (lung) disease, we are dedicated to providing your child with the best care possible.

All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, PSV’s Policies and Procedures, and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. PSV supports the development of RN relationships within the community; specifically those relationships associated with the health and well-being of the community at large.

Job Description
• Analyzes assessment data gathered from patient and family to ensure completion of database and plan of care within identified timeframes
• Role models excellent clinical skills with complex patients. Care reflects analysis of patient status and appropriate interventions
• Accurately takes TPR, BP, height & weight, head circumference, and intake and output measurements according to procedure.
• Recognizes basic changes in child such as: apnea, wheezing, retractions, changes in behavior or LOC, seizure activity, skin lesions, and poor tissue perfusion
• Follows physician's orders and nursing directives precisely.
• Performs basic nursing care which may include bath, personal hygiene, dressing, linen change, positioning, assisting in the use of bedpan, urinal, diaper change, and ambulation or holding.
• Directs prioritization and organization for complex patients. Care reflects analysis of patient status and appropriate interventions
• Documentation exemplifies adherence to the highest standards of practice
• Anticipates and proactively plans for educational needs verified with patient and family throughout the hospital/outpatient stay and prior to discharge
• Excels in organizational skills, adjusts for changes and is able to complete assignments on time
• Role Models caring in all encounters with patient and family as evidenced by feedback from parents and an increase in patient satisfaction scores.
Minimum Qualifications Required
• HS Diploma, GED or equivalent in addition to completion of a 1-year (minimum length) vocational/technical training program in a related field
• 1 year to 2 years of related experience
• All employees must pass an employment TB, drug and physical exam
• Licenses Practical Nurse currently licensed in Virginia dependent upon location of practice
• Current CPR certification

Desired Qualifications
• BSN (preferred)
• Pediatric experience preferred