Sentara Healthcare Inc
Sentara Norfolk General's Heart Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Cardiac Surgical - Procedural IMCU!
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.
Cardiac Procedural/Surgical IMCU Overview: This 24-bed cardiac surgical/procedural IMCU provides care to pre and post cardiac surgery patients to include: bypass surgery, cardiac valve repairs/replacements, thoracic surgery/lung diagnostics, and other cardiac based procedures and treatments such as ablations, left atrial appendages, ICDs, and permanent pacemakers.
Provides a high level of care to patients with cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure, and chest pain.
Nurses handle 3-4 patients on this unit based on acuity level.
Education:
Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Licensed Practical Nursing (required)
Certification/Licensure:
Virginia LPN License Virginia or Compact/Multi-State Eligible.
Required to have BLS within 90 days of hire.
Critical Care/IMCU ACLS within 1 year of hire
Experience:
None required
Previous healthcare experience (preferred)
New Graduate Nurses Welcome
New Graduate Nurses welcome to apply! Kickstart your nursing career with Sentara’s dynamic 6-month Nurse Residency program, designed specifically for new graduate RNs with less than one year experience. At Sentara we believe in setting our nurses up for success from day one, which is why all new graduates are automatically enrolled-no extra paperwork or applications. The IMCU Residency program combines practical skills with hands‑on training, professional development, and mentoring, empowering you to confidently transition into your nursing career.
Keywords: #Indeed, #ZIP, Talroo-Nursing, Cardiac Stepdown, IMCU, Telemetry, Cardiac Nurse, Surgical RN, PCU, ICU, ED LPN, New Graduate LPN
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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.
Cardiac Procedural/Surgical IMCU Overview: This 24-bed cardiac surgical/procedural IMCU provides care to pre and post cardiac surgery patients to include: bypass surgery, cardiac valve repairs/replacements, thoracic surgery/lung diagnostics, and other cardiac based procedures and treatments such as ablations, left atrial appendages, ICDs, and permanent pacemakers.
Provides a high level of care to patients with cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure, and chest pain.
Nurses handle 3-4 patients on this unit based on acuity level.
Education:
Associate’s Degree or Diploma in Licensed Practical Nursing (required)
Certification/Licensure:
Virginia LPN License Virginia or Compact/Multi-State Eligible.
Required to have BLS within 90 days of hire.
Critical Care/IMCU ACLS within 1 year of hire
Experience:
None required
Previous healthcare experience (preferred)
New Graduate Nurses Welcome
New Graduate Nurses welcome to apply! Kickstart your nursing career with Sentara’s dynamic 6-month Nurse Residency program, designed specifically for new graduate RNs with less than one year experience. At Sentara we believe in setting our nurses up for success from day one, which is why all new graduates are automatically enrolled-no extra paperwork or applications. The IMCU Residency program combines practical skills with hands‑on training, professional development, and mentoring, empowering you to confidently transition into your nursing career.
Keywords: #Indeed, #ZIP, Talroo-Nursing, Cardiac Stepdown, IMCU, Telemetry, Cardiac Nurse, Surgical RN, PCU, ICU, ED LPN, New Graduate LPN
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