Licensed Practical Nurse - (LPN) - Emergency Dept

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401k/Employer Match

Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year

Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Emergency Department. The role requires a Virginia or Compact multi-state license, a current BLS certification, and an LPN diploma.

You will provide essential nursing care under RN or LIP supervision and assist physicians and nurses in delivering comprehensive medical services in a high-demand ED. The hospital values excellence in care and staff well-being, offering a sign-on bonus of $8,000 for

Qualifications

• LPN must be Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) REQUIRED
• LPN Certificate/Diploma REQUIRED
• LPN experience in a hospital setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care under the supervision of an RN or LIP in the ED.
• Support physicians and higher-level nurses in delivering comprehensive medical services in a fast-paced environment

Skills

LPN

Emergency Department

BLS

Virginia license

Education

LPN Certificate/Diploma

Job description

City/StateVirginia Beach, VAWork ShiftSecond (Evenings)Overview:Come join the Sentara Princess Anne Hospital Emergency Department, who was recently recognized with the 2025 ENA Lantern Award. A Distinction given to fewer than 100 EDs nationwide.The Lantern Award recognizes departments that demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in leadership, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient care, and staff well-being.$8,000 Sign on Bonus for qualified candidates!SHIFT:Full time, 36 hours per weekEveningsJob Description:The 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.Unit Description:The Sentara Princess Anne Hospital provides exceptional emergency care to patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week with expert staff, cutting-edge technology and specialty services, including:Board-certified emergency physiciansEmergency nurses certified in advanced cardiac life support, trauma and pediatric certificationsPediatric-trained team to treat children of all agesOvernight observation rooms for children and a separate family-friendly waiting areaSeamless connection to easily accessible radiology departmentLanding pad for Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance to ensure quicker treatment in emergency situationsLPN REQUIREMENTSVirginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing REQUIREDBasic Life Support (BLS) REQUIREDLPN Certificate/Diploma REQUIREDLPN experience in a hospital setting REQUIREDED experience preferredKeywords: ED, Emergency Department, LPN, Licensed Practical NurseWe 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 Princess Anne Hospital is a 174-bed acute care hospital that provides quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, advanced technology, and a patient-centered approach to care in southern Virginia Beach, as well as neighboring Chesapeake and Northeastern North Carolina communities.As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological, comprehensive breast care services, and family maternity with a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit. Our facility also is home to Virginia’s only Ornish Lifestyle Medicine program.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.