Licensed Practical Nurse

Join Our Med/Surg Team!

Career advancement through Med/Surg-focused education, certifications, and clinical ladder opportunities.

Join a close-knit team where you can make a meaningful impact on your patients while building personal connections in a supportive community hospital.

Well-being support designed to help you thrive in your Med/Surg career.

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision starting on your first day, retirement, and PTO.

Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers.

What You'll Do

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Medical /Surgical

As an RN on our 10-bed Medical-Surgical unit, you will care for adult and geriatric patients in a close-knit, team-oriented environment. With an average daily census of 7 to 8 patients, this unit provides the opportunity to develop strong clinical skills while delivering individualized care. Common patient diagnoses include COPD, congestive heart failure (CHF), atrial fibrillation (A-fib), gastrointestinal disorders, and diabetes-related conditions, offering a diverse and rewarding nursing experience. Working alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in promoting positive patient outcomes and enhancing the overall patient experience.

Schedule: Full-Time 7:00pm-7:00am

Location: Novant Health Community Hospital of Stokes - Danbury, NC

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 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.

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