LPN - Med/Surg Day Shift | $7.5K Sign-On Bonus

Swain Community Hospital; Bryson City (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Sign-on bonus for eligible candidates

PTO and leave benefits

Tuition assistance and career growth

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Swain Community Hospital in Bryson City, NC, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for its Medical/Surgical unit. The 14-bed unit operates 3x12s with day shifts (7am–7pm).

The role emphasizes compassionate care, with a 6:1 patient-to-nurse ratio and collaboration with physicians, APRNs, RNs, and CNAs. In addition to clinical duties such as vitals, injections, medications, wound care, and charting, you will help prepare rooms, support procedures, and document care in the medical record.

Qualifications

• LPN license active in North Carolina or compact state.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire.
• AHA ACLS and PALS required within six months of hire.
• Minimum one year of nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with patient visits by obtaining vitals and medical history.
• Prepare exam rooms for patients.
• Assist with procedures and specimen collection.
• Administer injections and medications as ordered.
• Document care and education in the medical record.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Ability to work with minimal supervis

Job description

Swain Community Hospital in Bryson City, NC, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for its Medical/Surgical unit. The 14-bed unit operates 3x12s with day shifts (7am–7pm).

The role emphasizes compassionate care, with a 6:1 patient-to-nurse ratio and collaboration with physicians, APRNs, RNs, and CNAs. In addition to clinical duties such as vitals, injections, medications, wound care, and charting, you will help prepare rooms, support procedures, and document care in the medical record.