LPN - Sentara Community Care Halifax/Danville

Sentara Health • South Boston, VA

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About The Position

Sentara Medical Group is hiring a full-time Licensed Practical Nurse in South Boston, Virginia. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) functions under the supervision of an RN or Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) in the clinical setting, within the scope of practice dictated by the State Boards of Nursing. The LPN demonstrates professional and clinical knowledge relative to designated clinical practice setting in the delivery of direct patient care, adhering to the level of verified competency dictated by the site-specific program. The LPN works as part of a multi-disciplinary team to support and communicate effectively with other licensed independent practitioners (Physicians, NP, PA) in collaboration while providing care and treatment for patients, clinical support and teaching for patient and family members, and adheres to the legal and ethical standards of nursing practice. Maintains all certifications and licensure relevant to clinical practice setting. LPN manages responsibilities of workload with accuracy, provides excellence in customer service, performs testing, medication administration and the implementation of nursing interventions and care plans to support a holistic approach to patient care. The LPN serves as patient advocate in the prevention of illness or disease.

Requirements

• LPN Trade-school Diploma (Required)
• Active LPN License (Required)
• BLS required within 90 days
• Meets any requirements defined by specific specialty.

Responsibilities

• Function under the supervision of an RN or Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP).
• Deliver direct patient care adhering to verified competency.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Support and communicate effectively with other licensed independent practitioners.
• Provide care and treatment for patients.
• Offer clinical support and teaching for patient and family members.
• Adhere to legal and ethical standards of nursing practice.
• Maintain all certifications and licensure relevant to clinical practice setting.
• Manage responsibilities of workload with accuracy.
• Provide excellence in customer service.
• Perform testing and medication administration.
• Implement nursing interventions and care plans.
• Serve as patient advocate in the prevention of illness or disease.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Annual discretionary bonus opportunity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees