License Practical Nurse

Sentara Hospitals•Berkley, VA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Sentara Community Care Center Berkley is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to support providers and registered nurses in delivering direct patient care in an ambulatory clinic setting. The primary work location is Berkley in Norfolk, Virginia, with flexibility required to cover the Union, Mobile, or Chestnut locations. Participation in occasional community events on Saturdays or Sundays is required. The position is part-time, working 32–35 hours per week on the first (day) shift. The LPN rooms patients, gathers and records health information, measures vital signs, administers medications and immunizations, collects blood specimens, and performs simple diagnostic tests. The nurse 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, responds to 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. The LPN follows infection prevention and safety standards consistent with DNV and CMS requirements.

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.
Flexibility to cover Berkley, Union, Mobile, or Chestnut locations.
Participation in occasional Saturday or Sunday community events.

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
Life and disability insurance, including long-term and short-term disability
401(k)/403(b) with employer match
Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
Paid parental and military leave
Paid family caregiver leave
Adoption, fertility, and surrogacy reimbursement up to $10,000
Emergency backup care
Critical illness plans
Educational assistance and tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year
Discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
Student loan repayment or student debt pay down up to $10,000
Pet insurance
Legal resources plan
Opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria are met