LPN - Inpatient Rehab
About The Position
Sentara Norfolk General is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for its Inpatient Rehabilitation Nursing Department. The LPN provides basic nursing care in a clinical setting under the supervision of an RN or Licensed Independent Practitioner, working within the scope of practice established by the State Boards of Nursing. This role calls for a detail-oriented and compassionate nurse who can handle physically demanding tasks and support the healthcare team in delivering comprehensive medical services. The 16-bed 9A medical/surgical unit specializes in rehabilitation. Nurses on the unit gain experience in medical/surgical nursing, including physical assessments, IV therapy, central line care, pain management, skin and wound vac care, burn trauma care, and medication administration. They also help develop goals of care with an interdisciplinary team that includes physical, occupational, and speech therapists. The team encourages and educates patients to self-manage and prepare for a transition back to their home and community. This is a full-time, first-shift position: 36 hours per week, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. An $8,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates. The stated base pay range for full-time employment is $28.57–$43.04 per hour; compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a 525-bed tertiary care facility in Norfolk, Virginia. It houses the region’s only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit, serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School, and is a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence. Sentara Health describes its workforce as diverse and inclusive and identifies improving health every day as its mission.
Requirements
- LPN diploma or certification.
- Virginia or compact multistate LPN license in good standing.
Nice To Haves
- Inpatient rehabilitation nursing experience is a plus.
- New graduates are welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic nursing care in the clinical setting under the supervision of an RN or Licensed Independent Practitioner and within the applicable scope of practice.
- Support nurses and physicians in delivering comprehensive medical services.
- Provide care that may include physical assessments, IV therapy, central line care, pain management, skin and wound vac care, burn trauma care, and medication administration.
- Help develop patient goals of care with the interdisciplinary team, including physical, occupational, and speech therapists.
- Encourage and educate patients to self-manage and prepare for a transition to their home setting and community.
Benefits
- $8,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
- Paid time off and sick leave.
- Paid parental and family caregiver leave.
- Emergency backup care.
- Long-term and short-term disability and critical illness plans.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k)/403(b) with employer match.
- Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
- Student debt pay-down up to $10,000.
- Pet insurance.
- Legal resources plan.
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus, subject to established system and employee eligibility criteria.
- Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, and extra-shift incentives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
