Licensed Practical Nurse - Hospice

Sentara; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k/retirement plan

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Sentara Hospice in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a qualified Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct, one-on-one care in patients' homes. The role involves monitoring health, administering treatments, and managing medications, with collaboration from RNs and physicians to deliver compassionate care.

The position is full-time (40 hours/week) with a day shift (8 AM–5 PM) and includes a $3,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in VA and current BLS certification.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience; hospice experience preferred.
• 2 years' nursing experience required; hospice experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

LPN license

Direct patient care

Home health care

Team collaboration

Education

Trade School Graduate for Nursing

Job description

City/StateChesapeake, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:Sentara Hospice is seeking to hire a qualified individual to join our team as an LPN.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.Anticipated Status/Shift:Full Time (40 hours/week)Day Shift (8AM-5PM)Position Location:Chesapeake, VA$3,000 Sign-On Bonus available for eligible candidates!EducationTrade School Graduate for Nursing (Required)Certification/LicensureLPN License in state of practice (VA) (Required)BLS (Required within 90 days)Experience2 years' experience (Required)Prior hospice experience (Strongly preferred)keywords: lpn, licensed practical nurse, chesapeake, hospice, talroo-lpn, second shift, evenings, skilled nursing, home health, direct patient care, trade school, supportWe 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, standby/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.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.