Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Emergency Department

Sentara Hospitals•Norfolk, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Leigh Hospital is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for its high-volume, fast-paced Emergency Department in Norfolk, Virginia. The department has more than 40 beds, serves patients across all acuity levels, and records over 100,000 patient visits annually. Its multiple treatment areas offer varied clinical exposure and opportunities to develop emergency nursing skills while contributing to quality outcomes and performance excellence. Experienced LPNs and new graduates are encouraged to apply. The LPN provides basic nursing care in a clinical setting under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), within the scope of practice established by the State Boards of Nursing. The role requires attention to detail, compassion, and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks. As an essential member of the healthcare team, the LPN provides patient care and supports nurses and physicians in delivering comprehensive medical services. This is a full-time position at Sentara Leigh Hospital, a 274-bed acute care facility and Magnet-recognized hospital for nursing excellence. The hospital is also an accredited Primary Stroke Center and offers a dedicated Orthopedic Hospital and a range of other services. Qualified applicants may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $8,000; ask the recruiter for eligibility and program details. Compensation is listed at $28.57–$43.04 per hour, with possible additional compensation such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Requirements

Degree or diploma in Licensed Practical Nursing required; students completing an accredited nursing program may be considered.
Licensed Practical Nurse license required; candidates in the process of obtaining a Practical Nurse license may be considered.
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
Detail orientation, compassion, and ability to handle physically demanding tasks.
Full-time schedule of 36 hours per week; open shifts are second or third shift, including listed hours of 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.
Every third weekend and holiday rotation required.

Nice To Haves

Prior LPN experience preferred.
Emergency Department experience preferred.
Related acute care, critical care, intermediate care, trauma, cardiac, stroke, or medical-surgical experience is encouraged.
NIHSS, TCRN, SCRN, TNCC, CEN, PALS, and ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide basic nursing care in the clinical setting under the supervision of an RN or Licensed Independent Practitioner, within the applicable scope of practice.
Provide patient care as an essential member of the healthcare team.
Support nurses and physicians in delivering comprehensive medical services.
Contribute to quality outcomes and performance excellence in the Emergency Department.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans.
Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
Paid time off and sick leave, including holidays.
Paid parental and family caregiver leave; paid military 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; educational assistance or student loan repayment is also noted.
Pet insurance.
Legal resources plan.
Voluntary benefits.
Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if system and employee eligibility criteria are met.
Sign-on bonus up to $8,000 for qualified applicants; eligibility and program details available from the recruiter.