Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN - Ambulatory

City/State

Norfolk, VA

First (Days)

Sentara Medical Group Internal Medicine Kempsville Office is now hiring a Full-Time LPN in the Norfolk, VA area! 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 nurses and physicians in delivering comprehensive medical services.

The LPN functions under the supervision of an RN or Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP), demonstrating professional and clinical knowledge relative to the designated clinical practice setting. The LPN works as part of a multi-disciplinary team, supporting and communicating effectively with other licensed independent practitioners (Physicians, NP, PA) while providing care, treatment, and teaching to patients and families. The LPN manages workload with accuracy, provides excellent customer service, performs testing, medication administration, and implements nursing interventions and care plans to support a holistic approach to patient care.

The LPN serves as a patient advocate in the prevention of illness or disease. Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within 90 days of hire. A valid LPN license in the state of practice is required.

Teamwork is exceptional, with everyone working together to ensure the best care for our patients. A video about a day in the life of an LPN with Sentara Healthcare is available for viewing.

• Trade School or Diploma LPN

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Single State
  - Nursing License
  - Virginia Department of Health Professionals (VADHP)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire

• Clinical experience preferred

• 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
• Annual discretionary bonus opportunities based on established system and employee eligibility criteria

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its workforce. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.