Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN - Cardiac Medicine Unit

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Cardiac Medicine Unit
City/State Virginia Beach, VAWork Shift Rotating Overview :

Sentara is currently hiring an LPN to work at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital on the Cardiac Unit 2 West.

Generous Sign On Bonus for Qualified Candidates!

Hours/Shift: Part-time, rotating shifts

Department/

Position Overview:

2 West Cardiac Medicine is a dynamic, 34‑bed telemetry unit dedicated to delivering high‑quality cardiac care. Our team works with hospitalists and cardiologists to care for the congestive heart failure, angina, STEMI/NSTEMI and arrhythmia patients. We recover patients who have just undergone cardiac catheterizations, pacemaker insertions, ablations, and cardioversions.

Aside from the awesome care we provide, we have an amazing and diverse team of nurses and patient care technicians. We are committed to excellent patient care and patient satisfaction. We work well together as a team to take care of our patients, but also have fun and take care of each other. 2 West is a work of HEART and we would love for you to join our work family!

Our team is known for strong collaboration, supportive leadership, and excellent performance outcomes. If you’re looking to grow your skills in a fast‑paced, team‑centered environment where your work truly makes a difference, come join us on 2 West!

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 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. The work of the LPN may be performed in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, outpatient clinics, or private homes. Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire. A valid LPN license in state(s) of practice is required.

Click  to hear Cassandra tell us about a day in the life of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with Sentara.

Education Diploma, Trade School Graduate from an accredited LPN school

Certification/Licensure Virginia or Compact Multi-State License in good standing for LPNBLS required within 90 days of hire Meets any requirements defined by specific specialty

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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

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