Licensed Practical Nurse - Hospice

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid time off

Family care leave

401k plan

Job summary

Sentara Hospice is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver direct home health care. The role emphasizes one-to-one patient care, monitoring health, administering treatments, and managing medications in patients' homes.

The ideal candidate holds a VA LPN license, BLS certification within 90 days, and at least two years of nursing experience. Weekend night coverage is anticipated, with Saturdays and Sundays from 5PM to 8:30AM.

Qualifications

• Trade school graduate in nursing required.
• LPN license in VA required.
• BLS certification within 90 days.
• Two years of experience required; hospice experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

LPN experience

Home health care

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Trade School Nursing

Job description

City/State

Suffolk, VA

Work Shift

Weekend Nights

Overview

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

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 (32 hours/week)

Weekend Night Shift (Anticipated schedule Sat & Sun, 5PM-8:30AM)

Position Location

Suffolk, VA

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)

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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.

Equality & Diversity

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.

Missions & Policies

In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.

Remote Work

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.