What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse- Home Care position at Sentara Health?
Sentara Home Care Services is seeking to hire a qualified individual to join our team as an LPN.
Position Location: Chesapeake, VA
Mileage reimbursement offered for all miles driven between patient visits.
Multiple shifts available!
Pay Range: $22.38- $37.31
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits.
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
- Trade School Graduate (Required)
Certification/Licensure
- LPN License (Required) - Active in Virginia
- BLS (Required within 90 days)
Experience
- Minimum of 2 years clinical experience (required)
- Serve as patient advocate in the prevention of illness or disease
- Provide care and treatment for patients and clinical support and teaching for patient and family members
- Customer service, testing, medication administration and the implementation of nursing interventions and care plans
- Support a holistic approach to patient care
Benefits: Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision plans
- Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, Paid Parental Leave, and Emergency Caregiver Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown programs
- 401k/403B, 401a plans
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Work Perks
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Salary : $22 - $37