Licensed Practical Nurse - Med/Surg

UNC Health Care; Old Farm (NC); On-site; USD 46,668 - 53,689; Full time

Job summary

UNC Lenoir Health Care in Kinston, NC is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Medical/Surgical Unit on the night shift. The role delivers direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and collaborates with physicians and allied health staff to ensure safe, high‑quality care for diverse patient populations.

Graduation from an approved LPN program and current North Carolina licensure are required; BCLS certification is also expected.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved School of Licensed Practical Nursing.
• Current licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of North Carolina. BCLS Certification.
• Experience: None.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and support the RN, collaborating with physicians and the multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, high-quality care.
• Ensure all interactions with patients, families, and staff are friendly, professional, and reflective of the unit's standards.

Education

Graduation from an approved School of Licensed Practical Nursing.

Job description

Description

Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well‑being of the unique communities we serve.

Summary

• The Licensed Practical Nurse maintains accountability for the delivery of safe and competent nursing care to assigned patients. Provides care by using the nursing process under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Supports and assists the Registered Nurse in provision of care and collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to achieve the highest standards of care specificity to the age of the patient.

Responsibilities

• Patients and families through the provision of direct patient care services. Other key customers are physicians, coworkers and other health care team members. Ensures that all contact with customers is friendly, helpful, courteous, and projects a positive image of the unit and hospital.

Education

• Graduation from an approved School of Licensed Practical Nursing.

Experience

• None.

Licensure / Registration / Certification

• Current licensure to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of North Carolina. BCLS Certification.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Lenoir Health

Entity: UNC Lenoir Health Care

Organization Unit: Medical/Surgical Unit

Work Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00

Salary Range: $24.93 - $28.68 per hour (Minimum to Midpoint)

Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Night Job

Location of Job: US:NC:Kinston

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.