Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Medical Surgical

Lifepoint Health; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance for education

Job summary

Frye Regional Medical Center, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking an LPN for our Medical-Surgical unit. The role supports 18-bed unit needs with 12-hour day shifts and a self-scheduling model, offering a commitment incentive and comprehensive benefits.

The ideal candidate holds an active NC LPN license, BLS within 30 days, ACLS/PALS within six months, and about one year of experience. Join a collaborative team focused on compassionate patient care in Hickory, NC.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina LPN license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS required within six months of hire.
• One year of nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in patient assessment under RN direction.
• Execute care plans including wound care and specimen collection.
• May administer medications as directed.
• Document patient care accurately and timely.
• Assist with development of care plans with RN.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and mobility.
• Monitor and communicate patient status to RN and physicians.

Skills

Active NC LPN license

BLS certification

ACLS/PALS within 6 months

1 year experience

Education

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Medical Surgical

Job Type: Full-time | 3x12 Hour Shifts | Days

$7,500 Commitment-Incentive Bonus

Your experience matters

Frye Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) joining our team, you are embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

More about our team

The Medical Surgical department at Frye Regional Medical Center offers a supportive and stable work environment, caring for a variety of patients across the life span. This 18- Bed unit features self-scheduling, 12-hour shifts, and every-other-weekend rotation, helping promote flexibility and work-life balance. Nurses in this unit benefit from a collaborative team culture, and the opportunity to gain diverse clinical experience.

• 12 Hour Shifts
• Self- Scheduling
• 18- Bed Unit

How you'll contribute

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who excels in this role:

• 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.
• Assists RN with development of plan of care.
• 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.

What we're looking for

Applicants should have a current state LPN license. Associate's degree preferred but not required. Additional requirements include:

• Active North Carolina LPN license (single-state) or compact required. If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins.
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.
• One year of experience required.

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 for full-time and part-time employees.
• 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.

More about Frye Regional Medical Center

Frye Regional Medical Center is a 355-bed hospital offering acute care hospital, home to the Frye Regional Brain Center, Heart Center, Cancer Center, Emergency Services, General and Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Weight Loss, Women's Birthing Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation that has been offering exceptional care to the Hickory NC community since 1911. We are proud to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a High Performing Hospital.

EEOC Statement

Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center 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

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.