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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Cardiac Telemetry / Med Surg

Sentara Health

Suffolk, VA

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SKILLS
Acute Care, Behavioral Health, Cardiac Monitoring, Cardiology, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Childcare, Clinical Support, Clinical Training, Communication Skills, Congestive Heart Failure, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Defibrillator, Dental Insurance, Disease, Diversity, Emergency Care, Health Plan, Hospital, Implants, Insurance, Legal, Legal Standards, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Life Insurance, Medication Administration, Myocardial Infarction, Nursing, Orthopedics, Pacemaker, Patient Care, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Reimbursement, Standards of Care, Team Player, Telemetry, Testing, Tuition Fees, Vision Plan, Weight Management, Work From Home
LOCATION
Suffolk, VA
POSTED
2 days ago
City/State
Suffolk, VA

Work Shift
Third (Nights)

Overview:

Sentara Obici Hospital is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for 2 South- Cardiac Telemetry Med Surg. This is a Full Time, third shift position in Suffolk, VA.

Sign on Bonus up to $8,000 available for qualified candidates!

Hours: 7P to 7A with rotating weekend schedule.

The Cardiac Telemetry / Med Surg at Sentara Obici Hospital provides care for patients with cardiac conditions including heart failure, cardiac rhythm disturbances, newly implanted permanent pacemakers and defibrillators, post- coronary interventions, post-ablation, myocardial infarctions. 2 South also cares for pre/post catheterization, acute stroke, and post procedural neuro cases. This 25-bed unit sees a ratio of 1:6 with assistance of Patient Care Techs with a ratio of 1:8 on average. The unit cares for patients with acuity higher than a typical medical-surgical unit. 2 South Acute Cardiac is also preparing for a transition to a Cardiac PCU step-down before year's end, making it an exciting opportunity for nurses seeking growth in a dynamic, high-acuity setting. Recognized as a certified stroke center and holding magnet designation for excellence in patient care, Sentara Obici provides a collaborative environment for nurses to thrive and develop their expertise in cardiac and neuro care.

Why Choose Sentara Obici Hospital?
  • Onsite childcare for team members providing a safe, nurturing environment
  • Free parking and shuttle service
  • Paid time off and tuition assistance
  • Opportunities for advancement within Sentara Health- Clinical Ladder program
  • Recognition programs for nursing excellence
  • Outstanding Transition to Practice and Nurse Residency programs to help you succeed!


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.

Education
  • Trade School Graduate of a Licensed Practical Nursing Program (Required)


Certification/Licensure
  • Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of practice
  • BLS within 90 days of hire


Experience
  • Acute care nursing experience preferred
  • Background in Stroke or Telemetry preferred
  • None Required


Keywords: IMCU, Intermediate care, step down, PCU, stroke, telemetry, EKG, Medical, Surgical, Medsurg, LPN, LVN, acute cardiac, cardiac

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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 may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

Sentara Obici Hospital , a 175-bed state-of-the-art facility, is located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk, VA. Our full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine, heart and vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological and comprehensive breast services, behavioral health, maternity, weight loss surgery, and a heartburn treatment center.

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.

About the Company

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Sentara Health

Sentara Healthcare employees strive to make our communities healthier places to live, and we're setting the standard for medical excellence within a vibrant, creative, and highly productive workplace. Sentara hospitals, programs, and employees are consistently recognized for innovation, clinical achievements, and overall excellence.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
https://www.sentara.com/aboutus/careers