LPN - Inpatient Rehab

Sentara Health • Norfolk, VA

3d • Onsite

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 under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), within the scope of practice defined by the State Boards of Nursing. The role calls for a detail-oriented, compassionate nurse who can handle physically demanding tasks and support the healthcare team in delivering comprehensive medical services.

The position is on 9A, a 16-bed medical/surgical unit specializing in rehabilitation. The unit provides opportunities to develop medical/surgical nursing skills, including physical assessments, IV therapy, central line care, pain management, skin and wound-vac care, burn trauma care, and medication administration. Nurses also work with the interdisciplinary team—including physical, occupational, and speech therapists—to develop goals of care and help patients learn self-management skills and prepare for a transition home and into the community.

This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week day-shift position, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. An $8,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified candidates. New graduates are welcome to apply; inpatient rehabilitation nursing experience is a plus.

Requirements

• LPN diploma or certification.
• Virginia or compact multistate LPN license in good standing.

Nice To Haves

• Inpatient rehabilitation nursing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care under the supervision of an RN or Licensed Independent Practitioner, within the applicable scope of practice.
• Support patients with physical assessments, IV therapy, central line care, pain management, skin and wound-vac care, burn trauma care, and medication administration.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop patient goals of care.
• Encourage and educate patients to self-manage and prepare for transition to home and the community.
• Support higher-level nurses and physicians in delivering comprehensive medical services.

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.
• Certification reimbursement, free access to complete CEUs, and professional development.
• Pet insurance.
• Legal resources plan.
• Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if system and employee eligibility criteria are met.
• $8,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed