Licensed Practical Nurse- Home Care

Sentara; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)/403(b) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Educational assistance

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Sentara Home Care in Suffolk, VA is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for full-time day shifts. You will provide basic nursing care under supervision, support RNs and physicians, and assist with patient education.

Requirements include Trade School Graduate, active LPN license in Virginia, BLS within 90 days, and a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience; strong communication and compassionate care are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse with state licensure (VA).
• 2+ years of clinical nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care under supervision of RN or LIP.
• Support higher-level nurses and physicians in delivering care.
• Administer medications and document interventions.
• Educate patients and families on care plans and self-management.

Skills

LPN skills

Patient care

Communication

Medication administration

Education

Trade School Graduate

Job description

City/StateSuffolk, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Sentara Home Care is seeking to hire a qualified individual to join our team as an LPN.Position Status:Full Time, DaysPosition Location:Suffolk, VAWe provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits.OverviewThe Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides basic nursing care 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 must be detail-oriented, compassionate, and able to handle physically demanding tasks. The LPN is an essential member of the healthcare team offering patient care and supporting higher level nurse and physicians in delivering comprehensive medical services.EducationTrade School Graduate (Required)Certification/LicensureLPN (Required) - Active in VirginiaBLS (Required within 90 days)ExperienceMinimum of 2 years of clinical experience (required)Serve as patient advocate in the prevention of illness or diseaseProvide care and treatment for patients and clinical support and teaching for patient and family membersCustomer service, testing, medication administration and the implementation of nursing interventions and care plansSupport a holistic approach to patient carekeywords: lpn, licensed practical nurse, suffolk, home health, home care, talroo-lpnWe 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, 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. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.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 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.