Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Medical/Surgical Innovations Unit on the day shift. This unit focuses on evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the delivery of high-quality patient-centered care to a diverse adult population with complex medical and post-surgical needs.
The LPN will work under the direction of a Registered Nurse and/or physician to provide safe, efficient, and innovative nursing care while supporting unit-based quality and patient experience initiatives.
Sign on Bonuses and Relocation Assistance is Available for Full-Time Roles!
* Schedule: 7am - 7pm, Full-Time
* Department: Med/Surg 2
* Location: New Hanover Regional Medical Center
Responsibilities:
* Deliver compassionate, high‑quality nursing care to a diverse med/surg patient population
* Monitor patient conditions, perform assessments, and report changes promptly
* Administer medications and treatments as ordered
* Collaborate closely with RNs, providers, and support staff
* Use innovation‑focused workflows and technology to improve patient outcomes
* Provide education and reassurance to patients and families-because nights matter, too
Qualifications:
* 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.
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