Licensed Practical Nurse - Med Surg - General Medicine Unit

**City/State**Hampton, VA**Work Shift**First (Days)**Overview:****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 NurseThe 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 the Emergency Department/Ambulatory, we have 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.Nursing All, Talroo-Nursing, Nursing-Critical, Acute Care,, LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse, Night Shift, Sentara Careplex, Hampton**Benefits: 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 may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met**Sentara CarePlex Hospit****a****l**, located in Hampton, VA, is a 224-bed technologically advanced, acute care facility, and Certified Primary Stroke Center. Other features include specialized services in heart and vascular, urologic care, along with advanced diagnostic and surgical capabilities, a hospitalist program, and one of the state's busiest emergency departments. We are also home to the Orthopedic Hospital at Sentara CarePlex Hospital, the area's first dedicated orthopedic hospital. We improve health every day, come be a part of the community.**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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sentara Health Plans