Licensed Practical Nurse - Emergency Department

Sentara Health; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k with employer match

Tuition assistance

Student debt payoff

Job summary

Sentara Careplex Hospital in Hampton, VA is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Emergency Department on the second shift. This position includes an $8K sign-on bonus for qualified candidates and a 36-hour weekly schedule.

As part of the ED team, you will provide direct patient care under the supervision of an RN/LIP, administer medications, and support care plans in a fast-paced environment alongside a multidisciplinary team. A valid LPN license and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• LPN license in state(s) of practice.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN/LIP supervision.
• Administer medications and perform nursing interventions.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to support care plans.

Skills

LPN license

BLS certification

Education

Trade School Graduate - LPN

Job description

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

City/State: Hampton, VA

Work Shift: Second (Evenings)

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

Sentara Careplex Hospital is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN for the Emergency Department.

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

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
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara CarePlex Hospital, located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility, and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Other features include specialized services in heart and vascular, urologic care, along with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and one of the state's busiest emergency departments. We are also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex Hospital, the area's first dedicated orthopedic hospital. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.

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.