Sentara Health·Carrollton, Virginia
The LPN provides basic nursing care and implements care plans under the supervision of an RN or Licensed Independent Practitioner. They collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to deliver comprehensive medical services and act as a patient advocate.
City/State: Carrollton, VA
Work Shift: First (Days)
Sign on bonus available for qualified candidates!
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides basic nursing care 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 must be detail-oriented, compassionate, and able to handle physically demanding tasks. The LPN is an essential member of the healthcare team offering patient care and supporting higher level nurse and physicians in delivering comprehensive medical services.
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.
Education: HS Diploma required
Certification/Licensure: LPN license required
Experience: None required
Sentara offers an attractive array of full-time benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Sick, Tuition Reimbursement, a 401k/403B, 401a, Performance Plus Bonus, Career Advancement Opportunities, Work Perks, and more.
Our success is supported by a family-friendly culture that encourages community involvement and creates unlimited opportunities for development and growth.
Be a part of an excellent healthcare organization that cares about our People, Quality, Patient Safety, Service, and Integrity. Join a team that has a mission to improve health every day and a vision to be the healthcare choice of the communities that we serve!
Keywords: Talroo-Nursing, LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse
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.
A valid LPN license in the state of practice and a high school diploma are required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Market context
Licensed Practical Nurse openings in Virginia are commonly driven by ongoing patient care needs in clinics, long-term care, and other healthcare settings. These roles are competitive because employers often look for an accredited LPN or RN background, Virginia or compact-state licensure, and at least 2 years of general patient care experience. Before applying, confirm your license status and compare the stated benefits and duties; this platform’s AI-summarized job requirements and benefits from the original posting can save you time in that review.