Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Pediatrics and play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care in the Portsmouth VA area. This position offers an excellent opportunity to advance your nursing career within a supportive environment committed to your success. As an LPN, you will provide essential nursing services, ensuring patients receive compassionate and efficient care in outpatient and ambulatory settings.
Required Skills: - Graduation from a State Board of Nursing approved LPN/LVN training program or equivalent military training permitting licensure.
- Current, unrestricted LPN/LVN license in any U.S. state, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, or U.S. Virgin Islands.
- Minimum of 1 year of recent experience in outpatient acute care or ambulatory care settings.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Nice to Have Skills: - Experience working in hospital-based outpatient or ambulatory care environments.
- Additional certifications related to nursing or patient care.
Preferred Education and Experience: - Graduation from an accredited LPN program by ACEN or equivalent military training.
- At least one year of recent relevant nursing experience within the last two years.
Other Requirements: - Availability to work day shifts between 7:30am and 6pm, with shifts typically about 8 hrs/day.
- Willingness to participate in a 6-month contract with the possibility of renewal for an additional 12 months.
- Ability to travel as needed for licensure, certification, or reimbursement purposes.
This role offers a competitive hourly pay rate of $27.00, with a blended rate of $28.08 including paid federal holidays, along with comprehensive benefits such as weekly pay via direct deposit, medical, dental, vision, supplemental benefits, 401(k) with match, and a robust referral bonus program.
Take the next step in your nursing career apply now and become part of a team that values your skills and dedication.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( EEO )/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply