Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Rehabilitation

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Peak Rehabilitation Hospital Apex, NC

Your experience matters

Peak Rehabilitation Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

Peak Rehabilitation Hospital is a 52-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital serving the Raleigh/Durham and Apex communities. Operated in partnership with Lifepoint Health, Duke Health, and WakeMed, our interdisciplinary team is dedicated to helping patients recover, regain independence, and improve their quality of life in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.

How you'll contribute

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who excels in this role:

• Administers medications safely and accurately based on patient condition and age
• Follows proper medication administration procedures to reduce risk of errors
• Assists the RN with patient assessments and reassessments in accordance with policy
• Identifies and implements appropriate rehabilitation nursing interventions
• Completes timely and accurate Quality Improvement (QI) assessments under RN supervision
• Delivers patient care based on treatment response and updates care plans as needed
• Assesses and manages patient pain using appropriate interventions
• Educates patients and families on treatment plans and recovery expectations
• Promotes patient safety and helps reduce the risk of medical errors
• Develops individualized patient and family education plans

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current North Carolina or Compact State RN license and possess an Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited nursing school. Additional requirements include CPR/BLS certification required:

• IV Certification strongly preferred or must be obtained within 6 months of hire
• Minimum six months of Medical/Surgical experience in an acute care setting preferred
• Strong clinical, assessment, and patient care skills
• Effective communication and patient education abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team environment

Schedule: 3x12, Nights (7:00 PM 7:00 AM), rotating weekends

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off
• Financial & Career Growth: Tuition assistance, loan assistance, and 401(k) with company match
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs, including virtual care and discount programs
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Connect with a Recruiter

Not ready to complete an application, or have questions? Please contact Lisa Lambert by emailing View email address on click.appcast.io.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Peak Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Peak Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.