LPN
Company: Sentara Health
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: January 5, 2026
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Job Description:
City/State Chesapeake, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview:
Overview - 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. - Job
Description 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 Keywords: Talroo-Nursing, LPN 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 • Reimbursement for certifications and free access to
complete CEUs and professional development •Pet Insurance •Legal
Resources Plan •Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual
discretionary bonus ifestablished system and employee eligibility
criteria is met. 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.
Keywords: Sentara Health, Chesapeake , LPN, Healthcare , Chesapeake, Virginia
