Licensed Practical Nurse

WakeMed Health & Hospitals; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

WakeMed is seeking an LPN to deliver direct nursing care, assist with physician support, and coordinate patient care across multiple outpatient settings. You will collect patient data, document accurately, and support clinical procedures in a fast-paced Healthplex environment.

The role requires an LPN license and a Graduate Practical Nursing credential, with preferred experience of 1 year in a related area. Travel between WakeMed locations is expected.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse required.
• Graduate Practical Nursing required.
• 1 Year Nursing - Related Area Preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care, treatments, and medication administration within LPN scope of practice.
• Collect and document patient data accurately and efficiently.
• Support providers with clinical procedures, patient flow, and care coordination.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and patient-focused clinical environment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care and operational excellence.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient data collection

Communication

Teamwork

Care coordination

Education

Graduate Practical Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Overview

At WakeMed, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our community-and we do it by delivering outstanding, compassionate care.

At WakeMed, our LPNs are valued members of the care team who play an essential role in delivering exceptional patient experiences and supporting high-quality clinical care.

The LPN provides physician support and nursing care to a designated patient population through treatments, medication administration, patient data collection, care coordination, and other clinical responsibilities under the direction of a provider or registered nurse. This position supports the mission, vision, values, and Wake Way of Excellence standards across WakeMed Physician Practices.

Who You Are

We're especially interested in candidates who:

• Have previous experience working in a Healthplex, multispecialty, ambulatory, or high-volume outpatient setting, and are comfortable supporting diverse patient populations.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, with the ability and willingness to travel between multiple WakeMed locations based on operational and patient care needs.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, effectively balancing patient care, provider support, and clinical workflow responsibilities.
• Communicate professionally and compassionately with patients, families, providers, and team members while contributing to a positive patient experience.
• Embrace teamwork, accountability, and service excellence while living the Wake Way of Excellence in every patient and colleague interaction.

What you'll do

• Provide direct nursing care, treatments, and medication administration within LPN scope of practice.
• Collect and document patient data accurately and efficiently.
• Support providers with clinical procedures, patient flow, and care coordination.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and patient-focused clinical environment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care and operational excellence.

This opportunity is ideal for an LPN who enjoys variety, works well across multiple locations, and is passionate about delivering exceptional care in a dynamic Healthplex environment.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org.

EOE

Licensure

Licensed Practical Nurse Required

Education

Graduate Practical Nursing Required

Experience

1 Year Nursing - Related Area Preferred