Sentara Health
Location
Harrisonburg, Virginia
The LPN provides direct patient care and implements nursing interventions under the supervision of an RN or LIP. They also collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient health, provide clinical education, and advocate for patient needs.
Candidates must hold a valid LPN license and have completed a nursing training program. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 90 days of hire.
City/State Harrisonburg, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Additional
Sentara Medical Group is hiring a full-time LPN. Up to $8K Sign on Bonus to Qualified Candidate! 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.
