Licensed Practical Nurse - Med/Surg 3 at Novant Health, Wilmington, NC
Licensed Practical Nurse - Med/Surg 3 at Novant Health in Wilmington, NC. Full-time. Est. up to $40k. Apply with swipeandhired.
[Licensed Practical Nurse]
What We Offer
Make a Difference Every Day
Join the Medical Surgical III team at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and become part of a patient-centered environment where teamwork, compassion, and professional growth are priorities. Our team works together to provide safe, high-quality care while creating a supportive workplace where every voice matters.
As an LPN, you'll play an important role in helping patients recover, educating families, and supporting a seamless care experience.
Schedule: Full-Time, Night Shift (36 hours/week)
Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Department: Medical Surgical III
Location: Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Why LPNs Choose This Role
- Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Future Forward tuition assistance for continued education
- Career growth and professional development opportunities
- Positive unit culture with engaged leadership
- Wellness and mental health support resources
- 6% retirement match
- Opportunities to explore new career paths within Novant Health
- Structured onboarding and team support
What You'll Do
- Deliver direct patient care within the LPN scope of practice
- Monitor patient progress and communicate updates to the healthcare team
- Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
- Assist with patient education and discharge planning
- Maintain accurate documentation in the medical record
- Collaborate with Registered Nurses and interdisciplinary team members
- Support quality, safety, and patient satisfaction initiatives
What We're Looking For
- Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. Graduate of accredited Practical Nursing Program.
- Experience: One year of relevant experience, preferred.
- Licensure/Certification: Appropriate state LPN license, required. NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire for Emergency Departments and Behavioral Health units, required. CPI certification within 3 months of hire for Behavioral Health departments, required.
- Additional Skills (required): Computer skills, Phone call etiquette and Organizational Skills. Ability to comprehend policies and procedures and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. Behavioral Health units' requirements onlyAbility to intervene in a therapeutic manner for behavior patterns demonstrated by patients with a mental illness, personality disorder, substance abuse or developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of psychiatric medications, side effects and treatment interventions, knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis, mental health concepts, and evidence based therapeutic interventions and treatments. CPI certification within three months.
Ability to establish and maintain control of violent patients, defend self and others against violent assaults, ability to react appropriately in psychiatric crises, ability use violent and non-violent restraints per policy and procedure.
Why Choose Novant Health?
At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.
Job Opening ID
193699