Licensed Practical Nurse - Hospice

Sentara Hospitals•Suffolk, VA

About The Position

Sentara Hospice is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide direct, one-on-one care to patients in their homes. The role includes monitoring patient health, administering treatments, managing medications, and supporting patients with varied medical needs. The LPN collaborates with Registered Nurses and physicians to provide compassionate, high-quality care that improves patient well-being. This is a part-time position in Suffolk, Virginia, scheduled for weekend nights. The anticipated schedule is Saturday and Sunday, 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 a.m., for 32 hours per week.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing trade school.
Active LPN license in the state of practice (Virginia).
BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
Two years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Prior hospice experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, one-on-one care to patients in their homes.
Monitor patients’ health.
Administer treatments and manage medications.
Offer support to patients with various medical needs.
Collaborate with Registered Nurses and physicians to deliver high-quality, compassionate care.

Benefits

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.
Potential annual discretionary bonus, subject to system and employee eligibility criteria.
Potential additional compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses.