Licensed Practical Nurse Medical Surgical

Novant Health; Winston-Salem (NC); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits (medical, dent,

PTO from day one

Job summary

Novant Health is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Forsyth Medical Center Post-Surgical Acute Care unit in Winston-Salem, NC. This full-time night position runs 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, caring for post-operative and medically complex patients.

You will monitor patient status, perform wound care, administer meds, support pain management, and educate patients and families while collaborating with the care team in a newly equipped facility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Graduate of accredited Practical Nursing Program is required.
• One year of relevant experience is required.
• Appropriate state LPN license is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to post-surgical and medically complex patients.
• Monitor patient status and communicate changes to the care team.
• Perform wound care, dressing changes, and manage drains/NG tubes.
• Administer medications and treatments within the LPN scope.
• Assist with tube feedings and anticoagulant therapy as needed.
• Support pain management and patient comfort during recovery.
• Educate patients and families on medications, recovery expectations and discharge.
• Collaborate with RNs and providers to coordinate care.
• Document care and patient responses in the EMR.
• Promote patient safety and positive outcomes.

Skills

Phone etiquette

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Practical Nursing Program

Job description

What We Offer

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Post-Surgical Acute Care

Forsyth Medical Center | Full-Time Nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) | Winston-Salem, NC

Join our Post-Surgical Acute Care team and provide compassionate, hands-on care to post-operative and medically complex patients as they recover and prepare for discharge. In this fast-paced environment, LPNs play an essential role in supporting patient recovery by monitoring conditions, administering treatments, providing education, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team. This unit offers a rewarding opportunity to build strong clinical skills while caring for a diverse patient population.

Why Join Our Post-Surgical Acute Care Team?

• Advance your career through specialty-focused education, certifications, and professional development opportunities.
• Work with advanced technology and resources that support safe, efficient patient care.
• Thrive in a newly constructed facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
• Access wellness and resiliency resources designed to support your well-being and long-term career success.
• Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and paid time off starting on your first day.

Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers.

What You'll Do

What You'll Do

• Provide direct patient care to post-surgical and medically complex patients.
• Monitor patient status and promptly communicate changes in condition to the care team.
• Perform wound care, dressing changes, and assist with management of surgical drains and NG tubes.
• Administer medications and treatments within the LPN scope of practice.
• Assist with tube feedings, anticoagulant therapy, and other specialized treatments.
• Support pain management plans and promote patient comfort throughout recovery.
• Reinforce patient and family education regarding medications, recovery expectations, and discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with RNs, providers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Accurately document patient care, treatments, and responses in the electronic medical record.
• Promote patient safety and contribute to positive patient outcomes and experiences.

What We're Looking For

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. Graduate of accredited Practical Nursing Program, required.
• Experience: One year of relevant experience, required.
• Licensure/Certification: Appropriate state LPN license, required.
• Additional Skills (required): Computer skills, Phone call etiquette, Organizational Skills.

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.