Licensed Practical Nurse - (LPN) - Emergency Dept

Sentara Health; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital in Virginia Beach seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Emergency Department on evenings. This role provides basic nursing care under RN supervision in a fast-paced ED environment, with 36 hours per week.

The ideal candidate will hold a Virginia or Compact License, BLS, and an LPN diploma, with prior hospital and ED experience preferred. A generous $8,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• LPN license/credential required.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience in a hospital setting is required; ED experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care under RN supervision in a clinical setting.
• Support physicians and nurses in delivering comprehensive medical services.
• Demonstrate compassion, attention to detail, and ability to handle demanding tasks.

Skills

BLS Certification

Hospital Experience

ED Experience

Education

LPN License

LPN Certificate/Diploma

Job description

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

Second (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 week
• Evenings

Job 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 physicians
• Emergency nurses certified in advanced cardiac life support, trauma and pediatric certifications
• Pediatric-trained team to treat children of all ages
• Overnight observation rooms for children and a separate family-friendly waiting area
• Seamless connection to easily accessible radiology department
• Landing pad for Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance to ensure quicker treatment in emergency situations

LPN REQUIREMENTS

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

Keywords: ED, Emergency Department, LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse

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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
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may 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.