Licensed Practical Nurse- Neuroscience

Neuroscience LPN Rotation Program

One application. Multiple neuroscience experiences. One perfect match. Apply for our Neuro Fit program today!

Not sure which neuroscience specialty is right for you? The Coastal Region Neurosciences Institute is launching a new LPN rotation program that allows nurses to explore Neuro Medical and Neuro Surgical before choosing a permanent unit to call home.

Location: New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, NC

Schedule: Full-Time, 0.9 FTE, 72 Hours per 2 weeks, 12 Hour Night Shift, 7p-7a. Block Schedule available for Thursday-Saturday as well as self schedule options.

Department Rotations to Include: Neuro Medicine and Neuro Surgical

Benefits: For more benefit information, please visit our website.

Onboarding: Comprehensive orientation and training program designed to set new team members up for success, with ongoing support from experienced preceptors and leadership.

What You'll Do:

• Build a strong foundation in neurological nursing care.
• Gain experience with different neurological patient populations and various levels of care.
• Develop relationships with team members and leaders throughout the Neuroscience Institute.
• Identify the clinical environment that best supports your skills and career goals.
• Participate in a successful transition into a permanent Neuroscience Institute nursing team.

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 only:
    • Ability 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 to use violent and non-violent restraints per policy and procedure.

Job Opening ID: 181522