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

Paid Time Off

401k with employer match

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Sentara Hospice Services in South Boston, VA is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for part-time night shifts (12 AM–8 AM) to provide direct in-home care to patients. The role requires VA LPN license, BLS, and at least two years of nursing experience, with hospice/home health and night-shift experience strongly preferred; travel up to 50 miles may be involved.

You will monitor health, administer treatments, manage medications, and work with RNs and physicians to ensure compassionate,

Qualifications

• Trade school nursing diploma or equivalent.
• LPN license in VA; BLS certification within 90 days.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience; hospice experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Direct patient care

Home health

Night shift

Hospice care

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – VA

BLS Certification

Job description

City/StateSouth Boston, VAWork ShiftThird (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: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, halifax, south boston, hospice, talroo-lpn, night shift, nights, 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.