Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Medicine IV

at  Novant Health

Novant Health is hiring a Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) licensed practical nurse for the night shift at our New Hanover Regional Medical Center location in Wilmington, NC. We’re offering up to a $10K sign-on bonus as well as up to $3,500 relocation bonus.

• Schedule: Full-Time, 0.9 FTE, 72Hours per 2 weeks, Day Shift), (7p - 7a)
• Department: Medicine IV
• Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits. For more benefit information, please visit our website here: https://www.novanthealth.org/team-members/benefits/

Remarkable care. Remarkable careers. Why become a licensed practical nurse at Novant Health?

• Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers by State for 2022
• One of the nation’s 150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review
• Recognized as Leaders in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign
• One of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability: IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities
• One of the Best Places for Diverse & Women Managers to Work by Diversity MBA Magazine
• Top ratings in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group
• Quality and safety recognition from CMS

About our Medicine IV Unit:
We’re seeking compassionate and patient-care driven LPNs to join our Med Surg team! Our unit comprises 41 beds; we have a patient ratio averaging 10:1 with a new patient funnel model, where every patient is assigned an RN, LPN and CNA. Given the high modality of the cases we handle, our nursing team thrives on great communication, ongoing team support and training within the workplace. We value teamwork and celebrate each other’s successes here! If you’re seeking to be part of a team that offers growth, is fast paced and with a close-knit environment, we welcome you to apply!

Job Responsibilities:

• Competently provides direct patient care under the supervision of the RN based on appropriate nursing standards, policies and procedures per ANA Standards and the NCBON.
• Provides reinforcement of appropriate and pertinent patient education to the patient/family according to the Plan of Care to facilitate optimal patient function, independence and health.
• Effectively and appropriately delegates specific patient care duties to non-licensed members of the nursing team to assure optimal patient outcomes.
• Appropriately communicates information in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Ensures that patients are admitted, transferred and discharged in a timely and efficient manner.

Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or greater.
• Current valid North Carolina practical nursing license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association required.

Novant Health is committed to improving the health of its communities, one person at a time. We have a strong focus on innovation and research offering best-in-class technology and clinical care. We are committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to all our patients as well as equipping our workforce with the tools and support needed.
At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities

• Competently provides direct patient care under the supervision of the RN based on appropriate nursing standards, policies and procedures per ANA Standards and the NCBON.
• Provides reinforcement of appropriate and pertinent patient education to the patient/family according to the Plan of Care to facilitate optimal patient function, independence and health.
• Effectively and appropriately delegates specific patient care duties to non-licensed members of the nursing team to assure optimal patient outcomes.
• Appropriately communicates information in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Ensures that patients are admitted, transferred and discharged in a timely and efficient manner