Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency Department

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $8K

Job summary

Sentara Healthcare Inc. is seeking an LPN for an evening shift. The role involves delivering direct patient care under RN or LIP supervision within the state’s regulatory scope of practice. A focus on teamwork and patient advocacy is essential in a fast-paced department.

Requirements include an LPN license in the practice state and BLS within 90 days of hire. The site emphasizes a collaborative, patient-centered approach across departments.

Qualifications

• LPN license in the state(s) of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.
• LPN education is a Licensed Practical Nurse diploma from a trade school.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to support care.
• Perform testing, medication administration, and nursing interventions as part of care plans.
• Educate patients and families and advocate for patient needs.

Skills

Direct patient care

Medication administration

Team collaboration

Communication with physicians and LIPs

Education

Trade School Graduate - Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Sign-on Bonus $8K for qualified candidate and position!

Shift: Evening

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

License and Certification

• LPN License in the state(s) of practice

• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire

Education

• Trade School Graduate - Licensed Practical Nurse

The 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. Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire. A valid LPN license in state(s) of practice is required. In the Emergency Department/Ambulatory, we have a family atmosphere amongst our team. We meet in a fast-paced environment with high energy and positivity. We treat patients of all ages, from pediatric to geriatric and we utilize ED Techs to assist with supportive duties.

Nursing All, Talroo-Nursing, Nursing-Critical, Acute Care, ED, Emergency Department, Triage Nurse, LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse, Evening Shift