Ambulatory LPN: Flexible Day Shift with Travel Pay

Sentara Health; Virginia Beach (VA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

Sentara Medical Group is seeking to hire a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team in a part-time day shift (24 hours weekly) with the Float Pool. The LPN will support multiple Peninsula sites and may travel to Western Tidewater as needed.

Responsibilities include patient rooms, vital signs, medications, immunizations, specimen collection, and education within the LPN scope. Competitive compensation with travel differential and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Licensed practical nurse with LPN/LVN licensure eligibility.
• Completion of accredited practical nursing program and NCLEX-PN success.
• Current active state LPN license; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Assists providers and registered nurses in delivering direct patient care in the clinic setting.
• Rooms patients, measures vital signs, and records health information in the electronic health record.
• Administers medications and immunizations within LPN scope.
• Collects blood specimens and performs simple diagnostic tests as ordered.
• Prepares patients and treatment rooms and assists with examinations and procedures.
• Provides patient education and follow-up instructions within scope.
• Supports patient flow and processes messages and refill requests under provider direction.
• Directs day-to-day work of medical assistants and aides as assigned.
• Follows infection prevention and safety standards aligned with DNV and CMS requirements.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

Immunizations

Specimen collection

Rooming patients

Patient education

EHR documentation

Clinical messaging

Staff guidance

Education

LPN license

NCLEX-PN

High school diploma

BLS

Job description

Sentara Medical Group is seeking to hire a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team!

This is a full-time day shift position with the Float Pool.

The Licensed Practical Nurse will support one or more regions which would primarily include the Peninsula sites (Williamsburg, Newport News, Hampton, Gloucester).

May require travel to Western Tidewater as needed.

Differential pay is provided for the travel and flexibility that is needed for this role.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a physician practice or clinic supports providers and registered nurses in delivering direct patient care in the ambulatory setting. The role rooms patients, gathers and records health information, measures vital signs, administers medications and immunizations, collects blood specimens, and performs simple diagnostic tests. The LPN prepares patients and rooms for examinations, assists with procedures, and provides patient education and follow-up instructions within scope. Working closely with the care team, the LPN helps manage patient flow, responds to messages and refill requests under provider direction, and may direct the work of medical assistants and aides. Accurate documentation in the electronic health record supports continuity, care coordination, and safe outpatient care.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION

Completion of an accredited practical nursing program leading to LPN/LVN eligibility is required. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Experience in an ambulatory or physician practice setting is preferred.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

One to two years of nursing experience is preferred, ideally in an ambulatory or outpatient setting. New graduates of an accredited practical nursing program may be considered.

MINIMUM REQUIRED CERTIFICATION / LICENSURE

Current, unencumbered state Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) license is required. Successful completion of the NCLEX-PN examination is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

MINIMUM REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Skilled in ambulatory nursing care within the LPN scope. Accurate vital sign measurement, medication and immunization administration, and specimen collection. Ability to room patients, prepare rooms, and assist with office procedures. Strong patient education and clear communication. Efficient support of patient flow in a busy clinic. Comfort documenting in the electronic health record and using clinical messaging tools. Ability to guide medical assistants and aides. Dependable follow-through within scope.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists providers and registered nurses in delivering direct patient care in the clinic setting.
• Rooms patients, measures vital signs, and records health information in the electronic health record.
• Administers medications and immunizations within the LPN scope of practice.
• Collects blood specimens and performs simple diagnostic tests as ordered.
• Prepares patients and treatment rooms and assists with examinations and procedures.
• Provides patient education and follow-up instructions within scope.
• Supports patient flow and processes messages and refill requests under provider direction.
• Directs the day-to-day work of medical assistants and aides as assigned.
• Follows infection prevention and safety standards consistent with DNV and CMS requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $26.10 - $38.70 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.