Licensed Practical Nurse- Home Care

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Sentara Home Care is seeking a qualified LPN for full-time day shifts in Newport News, VA. The role involves direct, one-on-one nursing care in patients' homes, including monitoring, treatments, and medication administration.

The ideal candidate holds a Virginia LPN license and BLS certification within 90 days, with a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in home health being preferred. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Active Virginia LPN license.
• BLS certification within 90 days.
• 2+ years of clinical home health experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, one-on-one care to patients in their homes.
• Monitor patient health and administer treatments and medications.
• Collaborate with RNs and physicians to deliver high-quality care.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Customer service

Education

Trade School Graduate

Tools

N/A

Job description

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

Position Status:

Full Time, Days

Position Location:

Newport News, VA

Hourly Range: $22.39-$37

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

*Mileage reimbursement is offered for all miles driven between patient visits. *

Overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a home health care setting is responsible for providing direct, one-on-one care to patients in their homes. This role involves monitoring patient health, administering treatments, managing medications, and offering essential support to patients with various medical needs. Collaboration with a team of healthcare professionals, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and physicians, is required to deliver high-quality, compassionate care that improves patient well-being.

Education

• Trade School Graduate (Required)

Certification/Licensure

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

Experience

• Minimum 2 years clinical experience (required)
• 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

Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs
• 401k/403B, 401a plans
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Work Perks

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