Licensed Practical Nurse - Med/Surg 3

What We OfferPosition DetailsRole: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Department: Med/Surg 3 – 9th FloorShift: Day Shift, 7:00 am - 7:00 pmStatus: Full‑TimeLocation: Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NH NHRMC), Wilmington, NCMed/Surg 3 is a dynamic adult inpatient unit caring for patients with a wide range of medical and surgical needs. Clinical experiences on this unit include:IV therapyWound carePorts and G‑tubesDialysis patientsOccasional stable tracheostomiesOur team partners closely with local Primary Care and Specialty Providers to improve communication, streamline discharges, and reduce readmissions through strong, collaborative relationships.

Provide direct patient care under the direction of the RNAssist with treatments, procedures, and care coordinationAccurately document patient care and communicate changes in conditionSupport patient education and promote safety and comfortCollaborate with physicians, RNs, and interdisciplinary team members What We're Looking ForEducation: High School Diploma or GED, required. Graduate of accredited Practical Nursing ProgramExperience: 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 SkillsAbility to comprehend policies and procedures and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. Behavioral Health units' requirements onlyAbility 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