Licensed Practice Nurse-Physician Practice

sentara; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Sentara Gastroenterology Specialists in Norfolk, VA is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support providers in an ambulatory clinic. This full-time, day shift role involves patient rooming, vital signs, medication administration, specimen collection, and patient education under the direction of the care team.

The ideal candidate holds an LPN/LVN license in Virginia, has completed an accredited LPN program, and passed the NCLEX-PN with BLS.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited practical nursing program leading to LPN/LVN eligibility required.
• Current, unencumbered state Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) license required.
• Successful NCLEX-PN exam completion required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and record health information.
• Measure vital signs and administer medications and immunizations.
• Collect blood specimens and perform simple diagnostic tests.
• Prepare patients and rooms for examinations and assist with procedures.
• Document accurately in the electronic health record and support care coordination.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Medication administration

EHR documentation

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

LPN program completion

LPN/LVN license

NCLEX-PN

BLS certification

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview

Sentara Gastroenterology Specialists are seeking to hire a Licensed Practice Nurse-Physician Practice to join our team!

Position Status: Full-Time, Days

Position Location

Norfolk, VA

*Offering a Sign-On Bonus Up To $8K for Qualified Candidates*

Overview

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.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.

Completion of an accredited practical nursing program leading to LPN/LVN eligibility is 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.

Experience

• One to two years of nursing experience is preferred, ideally in an ambulatory or outpatient setting.
• Experience in an ambulatory or physician practice setting is preferred.

Keywords

LPN, Practical Nurse, Medical Group, #Indeed

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: 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.