Licensed Practical Nurse - Med/Surg 3

Novant Health; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for Med/Surg 3 – 9th Floor at NH NHRMC in Wilmington, NC. Day shift, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm, full-time. You will provide direct patient care under RN supervision, assist with treatments, document care, and support education and safety.

The unit handles a variety of medical and surgical patients with teams collaborating with local primary and specialty providers to improve communication, discharge planning, and readmission reduction.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing Program.
• Active state LPN license and CPI certification within 3 months for Behavioral Health units.
• NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions within 3 months of hire for ED/Behavioral Health.
• One year of relevant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of the RN.
• Assist with treatments, procedures, and care coordination.
• Accurately document patient care and communicate changes in condition.
• Support patient education and promote safety and comfort.
• Collaborate with physicians, RNs, and interdisciplinary team members.

Skills

Computer skills

Phone call etiquette

Organizational skills

Policy comprehension

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited Practical Nursing Program

Job description

What We Offer

• Role: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Department: Med/Surg 3 – 9th Floor
• Shift: Day Shift, 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
• Status: Full‑Time
• Location: Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NH NHRMC), Wilmington, NC

Med/Surg 3 is a dynamic adult inpatient unit caring for patients with a wide range of medical and surgical needs. Clinical experiences on this unit include:

• IV therapy
• Wound care
• Ports and G‑tubes
• Dialysis patients
• Occasional stable tracheostomies

Our team partners closely with local Primary Care and Specialty Providers to improve communication, streamline discharges, and reduce readmissions through strong, collaborative relationships.

What You'll Do

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of the RN
• Assist with treatments, procedures, and care coordination
• Accurately document patient care and communicate changes in condition
• Support patient education and promote safety and comfort
• Collaborate with physicians, RNs, and interdisciplinary team members

What We're Looking For

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. Graduate of accredited Practical Nursing Program
• Experience: One year of relevant experience, preferred.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Appropriate state LPN license, required.
  • NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire for Emergency Departments and Behavioral Health units, required.
  • CPI certification within 3 months of hire for Behavioral Health departments, required.
• Additional Skills (required):
  • Computer skills, Phone call etiquette and Organizational Skills
  • Ability to comprehend policies and procedures and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
  • Behavioral Health units' requirements only
    • Ability to intervene in a therapeutic manner for behavior patterns demonstrated by patients with a mental illness, personality disorder, substance abuse or developmental disabilities.
    • Knowledge of psychiatric medications, side effects and treatment interventions, knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis, mental health concepts, and evidence based therapeutic interventions and treatments.CPI certification within three months.
    • Ability to establish and maintain control of violent patients, defend self and others against violent assaults, ability to react appropriately in psychiatric crises, ability use violent and non-violent restraints per policy and procedure.

Why Choose Novant Health?

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

Job Opening ID

160038