Licensed Practical Nurse- Hospice
About The Position
Sentara Hospice is seeking to hire a qualified individual to join their team as an LPN. 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 nurse and physicians in delivering comprehensive medical services.
Requirements
- Trade School Graduate
- LPN (Required) - Active in Virginia
- BLS (Required within 90 days)
- Detail-oriented
- Compassionate
- Able to handle physically demanding tasks
Responsibilities
- 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
- Offer patient care and support higher level nurse and physicians in delivering comprehensive medical services
- Serve as patient advocate in the prevention of illness or disease
- Provide care and treatment for patients and clinical support and teaching for patient and family members
- Perform customer service, testing, medication administration and the implementation of nursing interventions and care plans
- Support a holistic approach to patient care
Benefits
- $3,000 Sign on Bonus offered to eligible candidate!
- 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
- Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
