What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse position at Sentara Health?
SMG Internal Medicine Port Warwick is hiring an LPN onsite in Newport News, VA!
New Graduates Welcome to Apply
Eligible candidates may receive up to an $8,000 sign-on bonus!
Schedule:
Full-time, 40 hours per week
Monday through Friday
No nights or holidays
Epic experience highly preferred
Overview
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides basic nursing care 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 must be detail-oriented, compassionate, and able to handle physically demanding tasks. The LPN is an essential member of the healthcare team offering patient care and supporting higher level nurse and physicians in delivering comprehensive medical services.
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. Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire. A valid LPN license in state(s) of practice is required.
You will find that teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the best care for our patients. Click https://youtu.be/tG25GPmRtHo(Opens in a new tab) to hear Cassandra tell us about a day in the life of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with Sentara Healthcare.
Education
LPN license required
Certification/Licensure
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Single State – Nursing License – Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP)
Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days from hire
Experience
Clinical experience preferred
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