LPN - Primary Care East Rockingham Health Center

Job Description:
Our Primary Care group, located in Elkton, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to work full-time, on a 4, 10 hour day schedule.

In our Primary Care Practices, our LPNs are compassionate collaborators with our physicians who highly value your expertise and clinical skillset by allowing you to use both to the fullest. At Sentara, we truly want you to grow and develop your career with us. Our LPN's work with patients of all ages in the immediate community, pediatrics through geriatrics, providing clinical care that consists of point of care testing, injections, immunizations, suture removals, EKG's and more.

We provide a strong training and education program to ensure your success. We are seeking a team player who is ready to learn and polish their clinical and administrative skills. Join us in our mission to improve healthcare every day! Careerconnection



SIGN - ON BONUS - $ 5000.00 FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES

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. Maintains all certifications and licensure relevant to clinical practice setting. 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.

Education Level
Diploma - NURSING OR
Trade School Graduate - NURSING

Experience
None, unless noted in the “Other” section below

License
Required: Basic Life Support, Licensed Practical Nurse

Preferred: None, unless noted in the “Other” section below

Skills
None, unless noted in the “Other” section below

Other
Meets any requirements defined by specific specialty. BLS required within 90 days of hire. Sentara Enterprises: 1 year LPN experience required