LPN

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Virginia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide basic nursing care under supervision. The LPN will support a multidisciplinary team in delivering comprehensive patient care, administer medications, and ensure adherence to the legal and ethical standards of nursing practice. A valid LPN license and HS Diploma are required. This role emphasizes the importance of compassion, detail orientation, and the ability to manage physically demanding tasks.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with strong compassion for patient care.
• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care under supervision.
• Support licensed independent practitioners in patient care.
• Administer medications and implement nursing interventions.

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

Overview

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 nurses and physicians in delivering comprehensive medical services.

Job Description

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) functions 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 demonstrates professional and clinical knowledge relative to the designated clinical practice setting in the delivery of direct patient care, adhering to the level of verified competency dictated by the site specific program. The LPN works as part of a multidisciplinary team to support and communicate effectively with other licensed independent practitioners (Physicians, NP, PA) in collaboration while providing care and treatment for patients, clinical support and teaching for patient and family members, and adheres to the legal and ethical standards of nursing practice. LPN manages responsibilities of workload with accuracy, provides excellence in customer service, performs testing, medication administration and the implementation of nursing interventions and care plans to support a holistic approach to patient care. The LPN serves as patient advocate in the prevention of illness or disease. The work of the LPN may be performed in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, outpatient clinics, or private homes. Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire. A valid LPN license in state(s) of practice is required.

Education

• HS Diploma required

Certification/Licensure

• LPN license required

Experience

• None required

Keywords: Talroo-Nursing, LPN