Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - IV Infusion Specialist

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – IV Infusion Specialist

Location: Annandale, VA

Employment Type: Part-time

Competitive Pay Range: $33–$40/hr based on experience, IV competency, phlebotomy skill, senior-care experience, and schedule availability. Higher PRN rates may be considered for candidates with strong experience in IV and phlebotomy.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our clinical team as an IV Infusion Specialist. This position is ideal for an LPN with strong peripheral IV insertion skills, excellent technique, and extensive experience working with elderly and senior patient populations.

The LPN will work in a physician-supervised outpatient clinical setting and will perform duties consistent with Virginia LPN scope of practice, documented training, demonstrated competency, written clinical protocols, provider orders, and applicable state regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform peripheral IV insertion, venipuncture, and phlebotomy within the LPN’s training, competency, and permitted scope of practice.
• Perform on elderly and senior patients, including patients with fragile veins, difficult access, or age-related clinical concerns.
• Assist with physician-directed IV therapy services according to written clinical protocols and provider orders.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after infusion sessions, including vital signs, comfort level, IV site condition, and any changes in clinical status.
• Promptly report patient concerns, adverse symptoms, IV complications, difficult draws, failed access attempts, or changes in status to the supervising physician or appropriate licensed provider.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record, including treatment notes, vitals, IV access details, phlebotomy documentation, patient response, and any relevant clinical observations.
• Follow OSHA, infection control, sterile technique, sharps safety, specimen handling, and clinic safety standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked clinical environment.
• Support general clinical workflow as needed, including patient intake, rooming, vitals, lab support, and coordination with the care team.

Requirements

• Current and unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Documented IV therapy training, IV certification, or demonstrated competency in peripheral IV insertion strongly preferred.
• Strong phlebotomy, venipuncture, and peripheral IV insertion skills required.
• Extensive experience working with elderly and senior patient populations required.
• Experience with fragile veins, difficult venous access, and senior patients strongly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in a medical office, infusion setting, urgent care, senior care, specialty clinic, or similar healthcare environment.
• Comfortable working under physician supervision and following written clinical protocols.
• Strong attention to detail, patient communication skills, and ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Professional, reliable, and committed to patient safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in an infusion clinic, primary care clinic, urgent care, senior care clinic, home health, assisted living, skilled nursing, or geriatric-focused setting.
• Korean language ability preferred but not required.
• Experience drawing blood from older adults with fragile or difficult veins.
• Experience monitoring patients during IV therapy or outpatient procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly compensation based on experience and skill level.
• Physician-supervised clinical environment with clear protocols.
• Opportunity to develop specialized experience in outpatient IV therapy and phlebotomy.
• Flexible scheduling options, including full-time, part-time, or PRN. No overnight shifts.
• Supportive, patient-centered team environment.