What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Sentara and Careers?
Physical Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Location Type: On-Site
Employment Status: Regular-Full time
Shift: First (Days)
Posted Date: August 6, 2025
Sentara Medical Group is seeking to hire a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team!
Position Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Position Status: Full-time, Days
Up to $8K Sign-On Bonus to Qualified Candidates!
Overview
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.
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. The work of the LPN may be performed in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, outpatient clinics, or private homes.
Education
- High School Diploma or Equivalent required
- Trade School Graduate-Licensed Practical Nurse required
Certification/Licensure
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 90 days of hire required
- Valid LPN license in state(s) of practice required
Experience
- Triaging, verifying medical information, caring for the patient's overall health, and working closely with the doctors and other team members preferred
- Experience in a hospital, home health, hospice, or our medical group preferred
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