Licensed Practical Nurse - Med Surg - General Medicine Unit

Sign-on Bonus: $8K and Relocation Assistance available for qualified candidates! Sentara Careplex Hospital is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse/LPN for the Med/Surg - General Medicine Unit. Shift: Night Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 License and Certification LPN License in the state(s) of practice Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire Education Trade School Graduate - Licensed Practical Nurse 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. In a family atmosphere amongst our team, we meet in a fast-paced environment with high energy and positivity. We treat patients of all ages, from pediatric to geriatric and we utilize ED Techs to assist with supportive duties. Unit Description The Medicine Unit - 4 James is looking for qualified nurses who will provide care to acute and chronic care patients with a variety of comorbidities from the age of 18 years of age and up, with a special love for our senior population. We are looking for seasoned nurses, who are compassionate, dependable, flexible and hardworking looking to advance your career in nursing leadership. If this is you, please come and join our 4 James family. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sentara Healthcare Inc