Licensed Practical Nurse - Hospice

sentara; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/403B with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sentara Hospice Services in South Boston, VA seeks an LPN to deliver compassionate, home-based nursing care. You will monitor patients, administer medications, and collaborate with a team of RNs and physicians to promote well-being.

The role requires an active VA LPN license, BLS within 90 days, and 2 years of hospice or home health experience. Part-time, night shift (12AM–8AM) with travel up to 50 miles is available.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) credential in VA.
• 2 years of hospice or home health experience preferred.
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, one-on-one patient care in patients' homes.
• Monitor patient health and administer prescribed treatments.
• Coordinate with RNs and physicians to ensure quality care.

Skills

LPN

Night shift

Compassionate care

Home health

Education

Trade school nursing program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

City/State

South Boston, VA

Work Shift

Third (Nights)

Overview

Sentara Health is seeking to hire a qualified individual to join our team as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

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

Part-Time (24 hours/week)

Night Shift (12AM-8AM)

Position Location

Sentara Hospice Services - South Boston, VA (travel can include up to a 50-mile radius for position)

Position Requirements

Education

Trade School Graduate for Nursing (Required)

Certification/Licensure

LPN License in state of practice (VA) (Required)

BLS (Required within 90 days)

Experience

2 years' experience (Required)

Prior hospice experience (Strongly preferred)

Keywords

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Compensation

We 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.

Remote Work Availability

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.