LPN Staff, 5-Star Hospital Based Skilled Nursing Unit, Full Time

Iredell Health System; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Health & Wellness

Retirement

PTO

Career Growth

Job summary

Iredell Health System's Skilled Nursing Unit seeks an LPN to bridge care between RNs and CNAs, delivering skilled nursing support in a high-acuity post-acute setting. You will care for patients recovering from surgery, stroke, or illness, ensuring safe transitions home with high-quality attention.

The role features 12-hour day shifts (36 hours/week), requires NC LPN licensure and BLS/CPR certification, and offers strong benefits, competitive pay, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program.
• Current North Carolina LPN license.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Experience in skilled nursing or rehabilitation preferred; new graduates welcome.
• Strong critical thinking and communication under pressure.
• Successful completion of unit-specific orientation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the bridge between RNs and CNAs to ensure safe patient care.
• Provide expert clinical care to post-acute patients recovering from surgery or illness.
• Support transitions home with focused nursing interventions.
• Document care, monitor vitals, and respond to changes promptly.

Skills

Critical thinking

Emotional resilience

Empathetic communication

Team collaboration

Education

Practical nursing program graduate

Job description

Description

Join our award-winning, 5-star hospital-based Skilled Nursing Unit. As an LPN in this high-acuity, post-acute setting, you will be the vital bridge between our Registered Nurses (RNs) and Nursing Assistants (CNAs). You will provide expert clinical care to patients recovering from surgeries, strokes, or acute illnesses, ensuring they receive the high-standard medical attention necessary for a successful transition home.

Shift: 12 hr. days, 36 hours per week

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Current, valid LPN license in the state of NC.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification required through American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Previous experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or rehabilitation preferred; new graduates with strong clinical rotations are encouraged to apply.
• Strong critical thinking, emotional resilience, and the ability to communicate empathetically with stressed or vulnerable patients and families.
• Successful completion of a hospital and unit-specific orientation which includes age and population specific skills for the area of practice in which the RN will be working and addresses growth and development needs for the patient for whom the LPN will be providing nursing care.

Physical Requirements

• Must possess full range of body motion to pass basic FIT test for position to include walking, kneeling, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching and sitting for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull a minimum of [30] pounds frequently.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive Pay: Starting wages based on experience, with premium rates for [Weekend Option/Night Shift].
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus company-paid life insurance.
• Retirement: 403 (b) plan with employer matching.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Career Growth: Tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees and ongoing professional development opportunities.