Job Description

City/State

Virginia Beach, VA

Work Shift

Multiple shifts available

New Graduate LPN Opportunity | Sentara Health

Launch Your Nursing Career with Sentara Health

You worked hard to get here — now let's help you grow.

Sentara Health is actively recruiting new graduate Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) who are ready to begin their careers with one of the most trusted health systems in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina. We know that starting out can feel overwhelming, and that's exactly why we're here — to connect you with the right team, the right setting, and the right support from day one.

Where You Could Work

We offer placement across a variety of care settings, so you can find the environment where you'll do your best work:

• Acute Care Hospitals — Fast-paced, high-acuity environments with diverse clinical exposure
• Medical Group Practices — Build lasting relationships with patients in a close-knit, community-focused setting
• Sentara Enterprises — Be part of innovative care delivery at the forefront of health system operations
• Urgent Care Centers — Thrive in a high-energy environment where quick thinking makes a real impact

Please note: Acute care unit availability for new graduates may vary at this time. We'll work closely with you to find the best match based on your interests and current openings.

What to Expect from This Process

This application is designed specifically for new graduate LPNs who need help with placement. Here's how it works:

• Submit your application and tell us about your interests and preferred care setting
• Connect with a recruiter who will reach out to discuss your goals and availability
• Get matched to the right hiring manager and team for your background and preferences
• Start your career with the support you need to succeed

Have questions before you apply? Reach out directly to nxsilin@sentara.com — we're happy to help.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Graduate of an accredited Trade/Vocational Practical Nursing Program required

Licensure & Certification

• Current, active LPN licensure in applicable state(s) of practice required

Experience

• 0–1 year of experience (new graduates strongly encouraged to apply)
• Must be graduating from an accredited practical nursing program within 30 days of submitting your application

Why Sentara?

At Sentara, you're not just filling a role — you're joining a community of caregivers committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of the patients and families we serve across Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina. We invest in our nurses from day one, because when you grow, our patients benefit.

Sentara Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Licensed Practical Nurses at Sentara Health

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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 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.