LPN-Intermediate Care- Days
Sentara Health
Summary
Sentara Careplex Hospital is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN for the Intermediate Care Unit. Shift: Days, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, 36 scheduled weekly hours.
Job description
Overview
Sentara Careplex Hospital is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN for the Intermediate Care Unit. Shift: Days, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM, 36 scheduled weekly hours.
Responsibilities
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.
- Manages responsibilities of workload with accuracy
- Provides excellence in customer service
- Performs testing, medication administration and implementation of nursing interventions and care plans
- Supports a holistic approach to patient care
- Serves as patient advocate in the prevention of illness or disease
Department Overview
This is a 24-bed unit where we care for patients with a variety of healthcare needs. We are the designated Stroke Unit. We provide for respiratory compromised patients on Bipap, high-flo and/or chronic long term vents. We manipulate and titrate vasoactive infusions and have bedside monitors. We provide care for patients with DKA, CHF, Pneumonia, and much more.
Requirements
- LPN License in the state(s) of practice
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire
- Trade School Graduate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Benefits
- Sign-on Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Adoption, Fertility & Surrogacy Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
- Emergency Backup Care
- Disability & Critical Illness Plans
- Life Insurance
- 401(k)/403(b) Matching
- Tuition Assistance
- Student Debt Pay Down
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Annual Discretionary Bonus
Company overview
Sentara Health is a leading not-for-profit integrated healthcare delivery system serving Virginia, northeastern North Carolina, and Florida. Founded in 1888 and headquartered in Hampton Roads, Virginia, Sentara operates 12 acute care hospitals across its service area, with 10 hospitals holding prestigious Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. The organization employs approximately 34,000 healthcare professionals and serves over 1 million health plan members through its Sentara Health Plans division. As one of the top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems in the United States, Sentara is nationally recognized for clinical quality, safety, and innovation. The system has received numerous accolades including Health Quality Innovator of the Year (2024), Forbes' "America's Best-In-State Employer" (2024), and inclusion in IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems." Sentara's comprehensive services span hospital care, outpatient facilities, home health, hospice services, and specialized programs like the Nightingale air ambulance service, which has completed over 20,000 missions since 1982.