Licensed Practical Nurse - Med/Surg 3

Medical Surgical 3 Team Opportunity

Join the Medical Surgical 3 team at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, where you'll care for adult patients with a wide range of medical and surgical needs while building valuable acute-care experience in a supportive environment.

Our team is known for strong collaboration, supportive leadership, and a shared commitment to exceptional patient care. Whether you're looking to expand your clinical skills or continue growing your nursing career, you'll have opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues while making a meaningful difference in patients' lives.

By partnering closely with local primary care and specialty providers, our team helps improve communication, support successful discharges, and reduce readmissions, creating better outcomes for our patients and community.

Why Join Med/Surg 3?

• Collaborative team culture built on respect, teamwork, and support
• Opportunity to develop acute-care nursing skills in a diverse patient population
• Exposure to IV therapy, wound care, dialysis patients, feeding tubes, and other specialized treatments
• Supportive leaders committed to your growth and success
• Strong partnerships with providers that improve patient outcomes
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Meaningful work that impacts patients throughout their recovery journey

Benefits & Growth Opportunities

• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Future Forward tuition support
• Paid time off and work-life balance benefits
• Mental health and wellness resources
• 6% retirement match
• Internal career growth opportunities across Novant Health
• Comprehensive onboarding and support

Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift

Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Department: Medical Surgical 3

Location: Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

What You'll Do

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of the RN
• Assist with treatments, procedures, and care coordination
• Accurately document patient care and communicate changes in condition
• Support patient education and promote safety and comfort
• Collaborate with physicians, RNs, and interdisciplinary team members

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.

Job Opening ID 160038