Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Emergency Department (ED)

Sentara Hospitals • Norfolk, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Leigh Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join its high-volume, fast-paced Emergency Department in Norfolk, Virginia. The full-time position is 36 hours per week, with second- or third-shift schedules available: 11:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. The schedule includes every third weekend and a required holiday rotation. Qualified applicants may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $8,000; eligibility and program details are available from the recruiter.

The LPN provides basic nursing care in the clinical setting under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) or Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), consistent with the scope of practice established by the State Boards of Nursing. This role is an essential member of the healthcare team, providing patient care and supporting nurses and physicians in delivering comprehensive medical services. The position calls for a detail-oriented, compassionate nurse who can manage physically demanding tasks.

Sentara Leigh Hospital’s Emergency Department has more than 40 beds and serves patients across all acuity levels, with 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; students completing an accredited nursing program may be considered.

Sentara Leigh Hospital is a 274-bed acute care facility in Norfolk, Virginia, and a Magnet-recognized hospital for nursing excellence and accredited Primary Stroke Center. It offers services including 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.

The base pay range for full-time employment is $28.57–$43.04 per hour. Compensation may also include shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonuses. Pay within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. An annual discretionary bonus may be available subject to system and employee eligibility criteria.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Licensed Practical Nursing; students completing an accredited nursing program may be considered.
• Licensed Practical Nurse license; students in the process of obtaining a Practical Nurse license may be considered.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire.
• Detail-oriented and compassionate, with the ability to handle physically demanding tasks.
• Able to work every third weekend and participate in the required holiday rotation.

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 are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care in the clinical setting under the supervision of an RN or Licensed Independent Practitioner and within the applicable State Board of Nursing scope of practice.
• Provide patient care as a 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 and insurance.
• Life and disability insurance, including long-term and short-term disability plans.
• 401(k)/403(b) with employer match.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Paid parental and family caregiver leave, plus paid military leave.
• Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000.
• Emergency backup care.
• Critical illness plans.
• Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education.
• Educational assistance or student loan repayment; student debt pay down up to $10,000.
• Pet insurance.
• Legal resources plan.
• Potential annual discretionary bonus, subject to eligibility criteria.
• Potential sign-on bonus up to $8,000 for qualified applicants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree