Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Med Surg

Lifepoint Health®; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Higher Education Assistance

Employee Well-being Programs

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Med Surg Nights in Martinsville, VA. This role offers a $15,000 sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, financial protection, and professional development opportunities. Applicants must have current licensure as an LPN, AHA BLS certification, and a preference for experience in an acute care hospital setting. Join a committed team focused on patient care and growth.

Qualifications

• Must have current LPN licensure from Virginia or a Compact State.
• AHA BLS certification required.
• Experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to patient assessment under RN supervision.
• Performs care interventions including medication administration.
• Monitors and documents patient reactions to care.
• Assists with daily living activities for patients.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Advocacy

Education

Graduate of a practical nursing program

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Med Surg Nights

$15,000 Sign on bonus eligibility

Schedule: 12 hour shift for full-time (36 hours/week) with every other weekend. 7P-7A

Job Location Type: In Person

Sovah Health - Martinsville, VA is a 220-bed acute-care hospital providing over 22 medical specialties. Among the services we offer are a home health & hospice agency, advanced wound healing center, cardiac rehabilitation center, two cardiac catheterization labs, and medical & radiation oncology services, located in Martinsville, VA, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

More About Our Team

Position is posted for Acute Care, which contains MedSurg and Telemetry patients. A candidate for this position is expected to be proficient in caring for patients in an Acute Care hospital setting. Staffing Ratios are at a 1:6. Meditech experience is preferred. The selected candidate is expected to work a minimum of 36 hours a week, to include every other weekend.

How You'll Contribute

• Under the direction of an RN, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN.
• Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication. Documents patient care given.
• Coordinates and incorporates the patient and family into the plan of care and delivery of care interventions, taking into consideration psychosocial/spiritual/cultural concerns.
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
• Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well‑being of the patient.

Why join us

We Believe That Investing In Our Employees Is The First Step To Providing Excellent Patient Care. In Addition To Your Base Compensation, This Position Also Offers

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage, tailored benefit options for part‑time and PRN employees, and more.
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well‑being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What We're Looking For

The right person who will be supervised and delegated by a registered nurse, provides direct patient care in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Applicants must be a graduate of a practical school of nursing. Additional requirements include:

• Current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse from the Virginia State Board of Nursing or a Compact State.
• AHA BLS certification required.
• Previous experience in acute care hospital setting preferred.

EEOC Statement
Sovah Health - Martinsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Sovah Health - Danville is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

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