Licensed Practical Nurse - MedSurg Innovations Unit

What We OfferBuild Your Acute Care Experience While Helping Shape the Future of Patient CareJoin the Medical Surgical Innovation Unit at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, where you'll provide compassionate patient care while contributing to a team focused on innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This unique opportunity allows experienced LPNs to strengthen their acute-care skills while working in an environment that embraces new ideas, evolving best practices, and excellence in patient care.

As a member of our Medical Surgical Innovation Unit, you'll care for a high-acuity adult patient population alongside experienced nurses, providers, and interdisciplinary team members. You'll find a supportive culture that encourages professional growth, teamwork, and learning while helping improve the way care is delivered across the organization.

the Medical Surgical Innovation Unit? Opportunity to work on an innovative acute-care unit focused on continuous improvement and patient-care excellenceCare for a diverse, high-acuity adult medical-surgical patient population that helps strengthen your clinical skillsCollaborative team culture built on respect, teamwork, and professional supportWork alongside experienced nurses and healthcare professionals committed to delivering exceptional patient careComprehensive 6-week orientation program designed to support your success and confidence in the roleOpportunities to expand your acute-care experience while developing new skillsCareer growth and advancement opportunities throughout Novant HealthBenefits & Growth OpportunitiesDay 1 medical, dental, and vision coverageFuture Forward tuition supportCareer development and advancement opportunitiesPaid time off and work-life balance benefitsMental health and well-being resources6% retirement matchSupportive leadership committed to your professional successSchedule: Full-Time Days (36 hours/week)

7:00 AM - 7:00 PMDepartment: Medical Surgical Innovation Unit (Med/Surg II)Patient Ratio: Typically 5:1Weekend/Holiday Rotation: Every third weekend rotation and holiday requirementsLocation: Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Provide direct patient care under the supervision and direction of a Registered Nurse for adult medical-surgical patientsAssist with treatments, procedures, medication administration, and daily patient care activitiesMonitor patient conditions and communicate changes promptly to the healthcare teamAccurately document patient care, treatments, and clinical observationsCollaborate with Registered Nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to provide safe, coordinated careSupport patient and family education to promote recovery and successful transitions home What We're Looking ForEducation: High School Diploma or GED, required.

Graduate of accredited Practical Nursing Program.

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 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 191027