Licensed Practical Nurse – Physician Practice

126 Sentara Medical Group; United States; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

401k with Employer Match

Job summary

Sentara Medical Group seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for a part-time day shift (24 hours weekly) to support Peninsula sites and travel as needed. You will room patients, take vitals, administer meds, and educate patients in an ambulatory clinic.

Responsibilities include assisting providers, managing patient flow, and documenting in the electronic health record with proper infection control practices. Minimal travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited practical nursing program leading to LPN/LVN eligibility.
• Current, unencumbered LPN/LVN license is required (state).
• Successful NCLEX-PN examination and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers and RNs in delivering direct patient care in the clinic.
• Room patients, measure vital signs, and record information in the EHR.
• Administer medications and immunizations within scope; collect samples as ordered.

Skills

LPN clinical skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

Patient education

Team communication

Education

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Overview

City/State Virginia Beach, VA | Work Shift First (Days)

Sentara Medical Group is seeking to hire a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team! This is a part-time day shift position (24 hours weekly) with the Float Pool. The Licensed Practical Nurse will support one or more regions which would primarily include the Peninsula sites (Williamsburg, Newport News, Hampton, Gloucester). May require travel to Western Tidewater as needed. Differential pay is provided for the travel and flexibility that is needed for this role.

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a physician practice or clinic supports providers and registered nurses in delivering direct patient care in the ambulatory setting. The role rooms patients, gathers and records health information, measures vital signs, administers medications and immunizations, collects blood specimens, and performs simple diagnostic tests. The LPN prepares patients and rooms for examinations, assists with procedures, and provides patient education and follow-up instructions within scope. Working closely with the care team, the LPN helps manage patient flow, responds to messages and refill requests under provider direction, and may direct the work of medical assistants and aides. Accurate documentation in the electronic health record supports continuity, care coordination, and safe outpatient care.

Minimum Required Education

Completion of an accredited practical nursing program leading to LPN/LVN eligibility is required. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Minimum Required Experience

One to two years of nursing experience is preferred, ideally in an ambulatory or outpatient setting. New graduates of an accredited practical nursing program may be considered.

Minimum Required Certification / Licensure

• Current, unencumbered state Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) license is required.
• Successful completion of the NCLEX-PN examination is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Minimum Required Competencies

• Skilled in ambulatory nursing care within the LPN scope.
• Accurate vital sign measurement, medication and immunization administration, and specimen collection.
• Ability to room patients, prepare rooms, and assist with office procedures.
• Strong patient education and clear communication.
• Efficient support of patient flow in a busy clinic.
• Comfort documenting in the electronic health record and using clinical messaging tools.
• Ability to guide medical assistants and aides.
• Dependable follow-through within scope.

Responsibilities

• Assists providers and registered nurses in delivering direct patient care in the clinic setting.
• Rooms patients, measures vital signs, and records health information in the electronic health record.
• Administers medications and immunizations within the LPN scope of practice.
• Collects blood specimens and performs simple diagnostic tests as ordered.
• Prepares patients and treatment rooms and assists with examinations and procedures.
• Provides patient education and follow-up instructions within scope.
• Supports patient flow and processes messages and refill requests under provider direction.
• Directs the day-to-day work of medical assistants and aides as assigned.
• Follows infection prevention and safety standards consistent with DNV and CMS requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Compensation

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $26.10 - $38.70 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

• 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.
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k)/403(b) with employer match
• Paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays)
• Paid parental and military leave
• Educational assistance or student loan repayment
• Voluntary benefits

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.

About Sentara Health

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.

Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan.

The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!