Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Cardiac Unit
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Cardiac Unit
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City/State
Virginia Beach VAWork Shift
Third (Nights)Overview:
Sentara is currently hiring an LPN to work at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital on the Cardiac Unit 2 West.
Generous Sign On Bonus up to 8K for Qualified Candidates!
Hours/Shift:
Full-time nightshift. Approximately 7pm to 7am
Department/Position 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.
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 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 multi-disciplinary 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.
Click to hear Cassandra tell us about a day in the life of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with Sentara.
Education
- Diploma Trade School Graduate from an accredited LPN school
Certification/Licensure
- Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing for LPN
- BLS required within 90 days of hire
- Meets any requirements defined by specific specialty
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Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital located in Virginia Beach VA is home to the regions only Level III Trauma Center. Our 273-bed facility has a long history of commitment to our communities of Virginia Beach Eastern Shore and Northeastern North Carolina offering specialized tertiary services as well as many advanced clinical services. We are located just 15 minutes from VA Beach Town Center and just a few minutes to the Oceanfront.
As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence our hospital specializes in heart vascular neuroscience neurosurgery orthopedics and spine care cancer care advanced imaging and behavioral health.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30000-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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
