Licensed Practical Nurse -Home Care

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Sentara Home Care Services is seeking to hire a qualified individual to join our team as an LPN.

Position Status: Full Time, Day Shift

Position Location: Virginia Beach, VA

*Mileage reimbursement is offered for all miles driven between patient visits.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits.

Overview

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.

Education

• Trade School Graduate (Required)

Certification/Licensure

• LPN License (Required) - Active in Virginia
• BLS (Required within 90 days)

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience (required)
• 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 care

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