Licensed Practical Nurse- Home Care

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 30,830 - 51,398; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Chesapeake, VA is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for part-time and full-time positions. The role involves providing direct patient care under supervision, administering medications, and supporting holistic patient management. Certifications required include an active LPN license in Virginia and BLS within 90 days. The pay range is between $22.38 and $37.31 per hour, and competitive compensation packages are offered.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in Virginia required.
• Must obtain BLS certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision.
• Administer medications and implement care plans.
• Support effective communication in a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Customer service

Patient advocacy

Medication administration

Holistic approach to patient care

Education

Trade School Graduate

Job description

Sentara Home Care Services is seeking to hire a qualified individual to join our team as an LPN.

Position Statuses Available:

• Part Time Weekends
• Full Time Weekends
• Full Time M-F

Position Location: Chesapeake, VA

Pay Range: $22.38- $37.31

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits.

Overview

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.

Education

• Trade School Graduate (Required)

Certification/Licensure

• LPN License (Required) - Active in Virginia
• BLS (Required within 90 days)

Experience

• Serve as patient advocate in the prevention of illness or disease
• Provide care and treatment for patients and clinical support and teaching for patient and family members
• Customer service, testing, medication administration and the implementation of nursing interventions and care plans
• Support a holistic approach to patient care