Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN - Emergency Department; ED Part-Time

Sentara Health is searching for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the team at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital in the Emergency Department.

$4,000 Sign on Bonus for Qualified Candidates!

Hours/Shift:

PT - Days (Mon/Tues)

This is a 41-bed Level III Trauma ED with 6 beds dedicated to a lockdown psychiatric screening and treatment area. We are a stroke certified ED and receive STEMI and psychiatric patients. The ED treats about 150 patients per day with a dedicated radiology suite in the ED for plain film and CT imaging. We have a diverse nursing and ED Tech team.

• LPN diploma/certification
• LPN VA or compact state license in good standing
• previous experience in emergency medicine preferred
• LPN experience in a hospital setting required

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. Maintains all certifications and licensure relevant to clinical practice setting.

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.