What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse- Home Care position at Sentara?
Sentara Home Care is seeking to hire a qualified individual to join our team as an LPN.
Position Status:
Full Time, Days
Position Location:
Suffolk, VA
Hourly Range: $22.39-$37
We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits.
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.
Education
- Trade School Graduate (Required)
Certification/Licensure
- LPN (Required) - Active in Virginia
- BLS (Required within 90 days)
Experience
- 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
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Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000