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Licensed Practical Nurse-Physician Practice

Licensed Practical NurseNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$26.1-$38.7/hr

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Job Description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview

Sentara Medical Group is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse-Physician Practice.

Qualified Candidates Can Receive an $8,000 Sign-on Bonus!

Position Status: Full-time, Days

Position Location: Norfolk, VA

Job Description

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a physician practice or clinic supports providers and registered nurses in delivering direct patient care in the ambulatory setting.

The role rooms patients, gathers and records health information, measures vital signs, administers medications and immunizations, collects blood specimens, and performs simple diagnostic tests.

The LPN prepares patients and rooms for examinations, assists with procedures, and provides patient education and follow-up instructions within scope.

Working closely with the care team, the LPN helps manage patient flow, responds to messages and refill requests under provider direction, and may direct the work of medical assistants and aides. Accurate documentation in the electronic health record supports continuity, care coordination, and safe outpatient care.

Minimum Required Education

Completion of an accredited practical nursing program leading to LPN/LVN eligibility is required. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Experience in an ambulatory or physician practice setting is preferred.

Minimum Required Experience

One to two years of nursing experience is preferred, ideally in an ambulatory or outpatient setting. New graduates of an accredited practical nursing program may be considered.

Minimum Required Certification / Licensure

Current, unencumbered state Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) license is required. Successful completion of the NCLEX-PN examination is required. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

Minimum Required Competencies

Skilled in ambulatory nursing care within the LPN scope. Accurate vital sign measurement, medication and immunization administration, and specimen collection. Ability to room patients, prepare rooms, and assist with office procedures. Strong patient education and clear communication.

Efficient support of patient flow in a busy clinic. Comfort documenting in the electronic health record and using clinical messaging tools. Ability to guide medical assistants and aides. Dependable follow-through within scope.

Responsibilities

  • Assists providers and registered nurses in delivering direct patient care in the clinic setting.
  • Rooms patients, measures vital signs, and records health information in the electronic health record.
  • Administers medications and immunizations within the LPN scope of practice.
  • Collects blood specimens and performs simple diagnostic tests as ordered.
  • Prepares patients and treatment rooms and assists with examinations and procedures.
  • Provides patient education and follow-up instructions within scope.
  • Supports patient flow and processes messages and refill requests under provider direction.
  • Directs the day-to-day work of medical assistants and aides as assigned.
  • Follows infection prevention and safety standards consistent with DNV and CMS requirements.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $26.10 - $38.70 hourly.

Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

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.

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.

Requirements

Requires completion of an accredited practical nursing program, a high school diploma or equivalent, an active unencumbered LPN/LVN license, NCLEX-PN completion, and BLS certification. One to two years of nursing experience, preferably in an ambulatory or outpatient setting, is preferred, though new graduates may be considered.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Medication AdministrationDiagnostic TestingPatient RoomingProcedure AssistancePatient Flow ManagementElectronic Health Record DocumentationPatient CommunicationTeam Coordination

Licensed Practical Nurse Career Context

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$67k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Practical Nurse-Physician Practice at Sentara Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in LPN roles — ranked against 149 active LPN roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of LPN roles listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 149 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sentara Health

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

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