About this opportunity
Sentara Healthcare Inc lists this LPN Emergency Department, Trauma Center opportunity in norfolk, Virginia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
LPN – Emergency Department | Level I Trauma Center
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is hiring full-time Licensed Practical Nurses for our Emergency Department, home to Hampton Roads’ only Level I Trauma Center. This is an opportunity to join a high-performing emergency nursing team where clinical skill, teamwork, and purpose come together to make an immediate impact for patients and families across the region.
*Qualified candidates may be eligible for up to an $8,000 sign-on bonus*
Location: Sentara Norfolk General Hospital – Norfolk, VA
Position Status: Full-time, 36 hours per week
Shift: hiring for multiple openings, all shifts available
Day shift, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Second shift, 1:00 pm - 1:00 am
Night shift, 7:00 pm - 7:00 am
Weekends: Every other weekend availability required
Holiday Rotation: Required
Why Join the Sentara Norfolk General Emergency Department?
At Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Emergency Department nurses care for patients in one of the region’s most advanced and fast-paced clinical environments. Our 53-bed Emergency Department is equipped to manage a wide range of medical emergencies, with approximately 10% of cases related to trauma.
As part of a Level I Trauma Center, you will work alongside experienced emergency medicine providers, specialists, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver timely, high-quality care when patients need it most. Nurses in this department gain exposure to complex emergency, trauma, cardiac, stroke, critical care, and specialty cases while building advanced clinical skills in a collaborative environment.
Sentara Norfolk General Emergency Department has been recognized with the Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award, honoring exceptional and innovative leadership, practice, education, advocacy, and research .
Education Requirements
Degree or diploma in Licensed Practical Nursing required
Certification/Licensure Requirements
LPN license required
Experience Requirements
Prior LPN experience preferred
Emergency Department experience preferred
Strong candidates with related acute care, critical care, intermediate care, trauma, cardiac, stroke, or med/surg experience are encouraged to apply
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is the region’s first Magnet hospital, a 525-bed medical center, a primary teaching facility, and home to the area’s only Level I Trauma Center within a 126-mile region.
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking LPNs who thrive in a fast-paced setting, communicate effectively, demonstrate strong critical thinking, and are committed to delivering safe, patient-centered emergency care. Emergency Department experience is preferred, but motivated nurses who are ready to grow in emergency nursing are encouraged to apply.
Incentives and Support
Qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. Sentara also offers career advancement opportunities, professional development resources, tuition assistance, certification support, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family.
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Worksite address
norfolk, VA, 23500, US
Who can apply
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