Licensed Practical Nurse-Physician Practice
About The Position
Sentara Medical Group is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for a physician practice in Norfolk, Virginia. This is a full-time, day-shift position in an ambulatory clinic. The LPN supports providers and registered nurses in delivering direct patient care, including rooming patients, gathering and documenting health information, measuring vital signs, administering medications and immunizations, collecting blood specimens, and performing simple diagnostic tests. The LPN prepares patients and rooms for examinations, assists with procedures, and provides patient education and follow-up instructions within scope. The role also supports patient flow, handles messages and refill requests under provider direction, and may direct medical assistants and aides. Accurate electronic health record documentation supports continuity, care coordination, and safe outpatient care. Qualified candidates may receive an $8,000 sign-on bonus.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited practical nursing program leading to LPN/LVN eligibility.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current, unencumbered state Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) license.
- Successful completion of the NCLEX-PN examination.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Skill in ambulatory nursing care within the LPN scope.
- Accurate vital sign measurement, medication and immunization administration, and specimen collection.
- Ability to room patients, prepare rooms, and assist with office procedures.
- Strong patient education and clear communication skills.
- Ability to efficiently support patient flow in a busy clinic.
- Comfort documenting in the electronic health record and using clinical messaging tools.
- Ability to guide medical assistants and aides.
- Dependable follow-through within scope.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an ambulatory or physician practice setting.
- One to two years of nursing experience, ideally in an ambulatory or outpatient setting; new graduates of an accredited practical nursing program may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Assist providers and registered nurses in delivering direct patient care in the clinic setting.
- Room patients, measure vital signs, and record health information in the electronic health record.
- Administer medications and immunizations within the LPN scope of practice.
- Collect blood specimens and perform simple diagnostic tests as ordered.
- Prepare patients and treatment rooms and assist with examinations and procedures.
- Provide patient education and follow-up instructions within scope.
- Support patient flow and process messages and refill requests under provider direction.
- Direct the day-to-day work of medical assistants and aides as assigned.
- Follow infection prevention and safety standards consistent with DNV and CMS requirements.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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 of $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
- Student debt pay down of $10,000
- Pet insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus, subject to established system and employee eligibility criteria
- Potential $8,000 sign-on bonus
- Potential additional compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
