The LPN provides basic nursing care and clinical support to patients under the supervision of an RN or Licensed Independent Practitioner. They serve as a patient advocate while assisting with medication administration, nursing interventions, and the implementation of care plans.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a trade school graduate and hold an active LPN license in Virginia. A BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire.
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Job description
City/State Chesapeake, VA Work Shift Weekend Nights Overview
Sentara Hospice is seeking to hire a qualified individual to join our team as an LPN.
Overview
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a home health care setting is responsible for providing direct, one-on-one care to patients in their homes. This role involves monitoring patient health, administering treatments, managing medications, and offering essential support to patients with various medical needs. Collaboration with a team of healthcare professionals, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and physicians, is required to deliver high-quality, compassionate care that improves patient well-being.
Anticipated
Status/Shift: Part Time (30 hours/week) Weekends (Sat and Sun);
Night
Shift (5PM-8AM)
Position
Location:
Chesapeake,
VA
Hourly
Range: $22.39-$37 We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. Education Trade School Graduate for Nursing (Required) Certification/Licensure LPN License in state of practice (VA) (Required) BLS (Required within 90 days) Experience 2 years' experience (Required)
Prior hospice experience (Strongly preferred) keywords: lpn, licensed practical nurse, chesapeake, hospice, indeed, talroo-lpn, weekends, night shift, third shift, part time, skilled nursing, home health, direct patient care, trade school, support
Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
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
Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment. For positions that are available as remote work,
Benefits
401k
Sick leave
Paid time off
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Tuition assistance
Pet insurance
403b
Dental plan
Annual discretionary bonus
Critical illness plans
Adoption reimbursement
Certification reimbursement
Surrogacy reimbursement
Medical plan
Employer match
Vision plan
Family caregiver leave
Emergency backup care
Legal resources plan
Fertility reimbursement
Student debt pay down
Sentara
Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan. The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!
