LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Mparks; Reidsville (NC); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

Cone Health in North Carolina is seeking a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Long-Term Care team. You will provide direct patient care, administer medications, monitor vital signs, and support care planning in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

Work closely with RNs, physicians, and families to promote safety, dignity, and quality of life for residents. A current NC LPN license and BLS are required; prior LTC experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• LPN license in NC (or compact state) is required.
• BLS certification required.
• Experience in long-term care (LTC) preferred.
• Familiarity with EHR systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to LTC residents under RN supervision.
• Administer medications and treatments per orders and protocols.
• Monitor and document residents’ vital signs and condition changes.
• Perform skilled nursing tasks (wound care, dressing changes, catheter care, etc.).
• Collaborate to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Support residents with ADLs ensuring safety and dignity.
• Document care accurately in the EHR.
• Educate residents and families about medications and care planning.
• Follow infection prevention and control protocols.

Skills

Medication administration

Wound care

Vital signs monitoring

Care planning

Geriatric nursing

ADL support

Infection control

Team collaboration

Education

LPN licensure in North Carolina or compact

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Cone Health is seeking a compassionate LPN for our Long-Term Care team within our Healthcare & Medical Services department. In this role, you will provide direct patient care, administer medications, monitor vital signs, and support care planning for residents in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. You’ll partner closely with RNs, physicians, and families to promote safety, comfort, and dignity. Cone Health offers a supportive, inclusive culture with strong emphasis on professional development, innovative practices, and community-focused care. Current LPN license in North Carolina and BLS certification required; prior LTC experience preferred.

• Provide direct, compassionate nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting under the direction of an RN and within the LPN scope of practice.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately, including oral, topical, and injectable medications per provider orders and Cone Health protocols.
• Monitor, record, and report changes in residents' condition, including vital signs, pain levels, and response to treatments, to the supervising RN and provider team.
• Perform skilled nursing procedures such as wound care, dressing changes, catheter care, and tracheostomy care as appropriate to the LTC environment and licensure.
• Participate in development, implementation, and evaluation of individualized care plans in collaboration with RNs, providers, therapy staff, social work, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Support residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), ensuring safety, dignity, and respect while promoting maximum independence.
• Document all care, assessments, interventions, and resident responses accurately and promptly in the electronic health record in accordance with regulatory and Cone Health standards.
• Collaborate closely with CNAs and other support staff, providing direction, mentoring, and support to maintain high-quality, resident-centered care.
• Educate residents and their families about medications, treatments, disease processes, and wellness strategies, promoting understanding and participation in care decisions.
• Follow infection prevention and control protocols, including appropriate use of PPE and isolation precautions, to maintain a safe environment for residents and staff.
• Respond effectively to urgent and emergent resident needs, using sound clinical judgment and Cone Health policies to elevate care appropriately.
• Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and regulatory readiness activities within the long-term care facility.

Uphold Cone Health's culture of compassion, diversity, and inclusivity by building respectful relationships with residents, families, and team members.

Engage in ongoing professional development, in-services, and training opportunities to maintain competencies and support career growth within Cone Health.

• Medication administration
• Wound care
• Vital signs monitoring
• Long-term care documentation (EHR/EMR)
• Infection prevention and control
• Tracheostomy and catheter care
• Enteral feeding and basic IV oversight per LPN scope
• Care planning and care plan implementation
• Geriatric nursing and LTC best practices
• Fall risk assessment and prevention
• Patient and family education
• Basic life support (BLS)
• Team collaboration in an interdisciplinary care team
• Time management and prioritization in high-acuity settings
• Regulatory and compliance knowledge for LTC (e.g., state survey readiness)

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

• Current, unrestricted LPN license in the state of North Carolina or compact state eligibility
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or equivalent
• Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or geriatric care preferred
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems preferred
• IV therapy certification or demonstrated competency, if required by facility practice and state scope of practice
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the role, including lifting, transferring, and extended periods of standing and walking