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Sentara Healthcare
LPN Emergency Department, Trauma Center
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$63,400 / year median in Virginia
+14% projected growth
Job Description
City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift Multiple shifts available
Overview:
LPN- Emergency Department | Level I Trauma Center Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring full-time Licensed Practical Nurses for our Emergency Department, home to Hampton Roads' only Level I Trauma Center.
- Qualified candidates may be eligible for up to an $8,000 sign-on bonus
Location:
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital•Norfolk, VA Position Status:
Full-time, 36 hours per weekShift:
hiring for multiple openings, all shifts available Day shift, 7:00 am- 7:00 pm Second shift, 1:00 pm
- 1:00 am Night shift, 7:00 pm
- 7:00 am
Weekends:
Every other weekend availability requiredHoliday Rotation:
Required Why Join the Sentara Norfolk General Emergency Department? At Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Emergency Department nurses care for patients in one of the region's most advanced and fast-paced clinical environments. Our 53-bed Emergency Department is equipped to manage a wide range of medical emergencies, with approximately 10% of cases related to trauma . As part of a Level I Trauma Center, you will work alongside experienced emergency medicine providers, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver timely, high-quality care when patients need it most. Nurses in this department gain exposure to complex emergency, trauma, cardiac, stroke, critical care, and specialty cases while building advanced clinical skills in a collaborative environment. Sentara Norfolk General Emergency Department has been recognized with the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award , honoring exceptional and innovative leadership, practice, education, advocacy, and research . Education Requirements Degree or diploma in Licensed Practical Nursing required Certification/Licensure Requirements LPN license required Experience Requirements Prior LPN experience preferred Emergency Department experience preferred Strong candidates with related acute care, critical care, intermediate care, trauma, cardiac, stroke, or med/surg experience are encouraged to apply Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is the region's first Magnet hospital, a 525-bed medical center, a primary teaching facility, and home to the area's only Level I Trauma Center within a 126-mile region. Who We're Looking For We are seeking LPNs who thrive in a fast-paced setting, communicate effectively, demonstrate strong critical thinking, and are committed to delivering safe, patient-centered emergency care. Emergency Department experience is preferred, but motivated nurses who are ready to grow in emergency nursing are encouraged to apply. Incentives and Support Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Sentara also offers career advancement opportunities, professional development resources, tuition assistance, certification support, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.Keywords:
LPN, licensed practical Nurse, Emergency Department, ED, Emergency Room, ER, Trauma, Level I Trauma Center, Critical Care, Acute Care, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS, Sentara Norfolk General, Talroo-Nursing, Monster, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, #LI-SM1 .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
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.