Licensed Practical Nurse- Hospice

Company: Sentara
Location: Newport News
Posted on: April 22, 2025

Job Description:

City/StateNewport News, VAWork ShiftFirst (Days)Overview:OverviewThe 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.Education

• Trade School Graduate (Required)Certification/Licensure
  • LPN License (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 careBenefits: 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 ifestablished 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, 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.

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