Licensed Practical Nurse, Cardiac Medicine Unit

Sentara Health; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Sentara Health is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Cardiac/Medicine Unit at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in Virginia Beach, VA. The role supports an RN or LIP in direct patient care across diverse settings including hospital and outpatient clinics.

The LPN provides medication administration, patient education, and care planning within the scope of practice, contributing to quality care and patient advocacy.

Qualifications

• Nursing/Trade School Diploma is required.
• LPN license is required.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing, medication administration and implementation of nursing interventions and care plans.
• Coordinate with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care.
• Advocate for patients and families and deliver direct patient care.
• Ensure adherence to nursing practice standards and site-specific competency.

Skills

LPN

Direct patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing/Trade School Diploma

Job description

City/StateVirginia Beach, VAWork ShiftMultiple shifts availableOverview:SIGN ON BONUS FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES!!!Full-Time, Days and Part-Time, Rotating, Cardiac/Medicine UnitThe Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) functions under the supervision of an RN or Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) in the clinical setting, within the scope of practice dictated by the State Boards of Nursing. The LPN demonstrates professional and clinical knowledge relative to designated clinical practice setting in the delivery of direct patient care, adhering to the level of verified competency dictated by the site-specific program. The LPN works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support and communicate effectively with other licensed independent practitioners (Physicians, NP, PA) in collaboration while providing care and treatment for patients, clinical support and teaching for patient and family members, and adheres to the legal and ethical standards of nursing practice. LPN manages responsibilities of workload with accuracy, provides excellence in customer service, performs testing, medication administration and the implementation of nursing interventions and care plans to support a holistic approach to patient care. The LPN serves as patient advocate in the prevention of illness or disease. The work of the LPN may be performed in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, outpatient clinics, or private homes.EducationNursing/Trade School Diploma (Required)Certification/LicensureLPN License (Required)American Health Associate BLS Certification required within 90 days of hireKeywords: LPN, Licensed Practical Nursing, Trade School, Nursing School, Nursing Support, Direct Patient CareWe provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $28.57 - $43.04 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/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.Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career• Medical, Dental, Vision plans• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave• Emergency Backup Care• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans• Life Insurance• 401k/403B with Employer Match• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000•Pet Insurance•Legal Resources Plan•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, located in Virginia Beach, VA, is home to the region’s only Level III Trauma Center. Our 273-bed facility has a long history of commitment to our communities of Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore, and Northeastern North Carolina, offering specialized tertiary services as well as many advanced clinical services. We are located just 15 minutes from VA Beach Town Center and just a few minutes to the Oceanfront.As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart, vascular, neuroscience, neurosurgery, orthopedics and spine care, cancer care, advanced imaging, and behavioral health.Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.