Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Emergency Department

Sentara Health•Norfolk, VA

1d•$29 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Leigh Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide basic nursing care in its high-volume, fast-paced Emergency Department. The LPN works under the supervision of a registered nurse or Licensed Independent Practitioner and within the scope of practice established by the State Boards of Nursing. The role calls for a detail-oriented, compassionate clinician who can handle physically demanding tasks and support nurses and physicians in delivering comprehensive medical services. The Emergency Department has more than 40 beds, serves patients across all acuity levels, and receives over 100,000 patient visits annually. Its multiple treatment areas offer varied clinical exposure and opportunities to strengthen emergency nursing skills while contributing to quality outcomes and performance excellence. Experienced LPNs and new graduates may be considered. This is a full-time position at Sentara Leigh Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia, scheduled for 36 hours per week. Second- or third-shift hours are available, including 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. Weekend work is required every third weekend, along with holiday rotation. Qualified applicants may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $8,000; applicants should ask the recruiter for eligibility and program details. Sentara Leigh Hospital is a 274-bed acute care facility and Magnet-recognized hospital for nursing excellence, as well as an accredited Primary Stroke Center. The hospital offers orthopedic and spine care, heart and vascular care, maternity care, general surgery, rehabilitation, and home care, and is home to the region’s only 24-hour hyperbaric oxygen program. Sentara describes its team as focused on People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. The workplace is tobacco-free. The full-time base pay range is $28.57–$43.04 per hour. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; retirement plans with employer match; paid time off and leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Requirements

Degree or diploma in Licensed Practical Nursing; students completing an accredited nursing program may be considered.
Licensed Practical Nurse license required; students in the process of obtaining a Practical Nurse license may be considered.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.
Detail-oriented and compassionate approach to patient care.
Ability to handle physically demanding tasks.

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 certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide basic nursing care under the supervision of an RN or Licensed Independent Practitioner, within the scope of practice dictated by the State Boards of Nursing.
Provide patient care as an essential member of the healthcare team.
Support higher-level 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 vacation and holidays.
Paid parental and family caregiver leave; paid military leave is also mentioned.
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 up to $10,000 and student loan repayment assistance.
Pet insurance.
Legal Resources Plan.
Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if system and employee eligibility criteria are met.
Potential sign-on bonus of up to $8,000 for qualified applicants.
Potential additional compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.