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

Fccmocksville; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PTO (Paid Time Off)

403(b) retirement plan with employer

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Fccmocksville is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our hospital-based Skilled Nursing Unit. You will bridge care between RNs and CNAs, delivering bedside care to patients recovering from surgeries, strokes, or acute illnesses, and aiding in safe transitions home.

You will monitor vitals, administer medications, supervise CNAs, and educate patients and families on post-discharge care, in a full-time day-shift role. Strong clinical skills required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Current NC LPN license.
• BLS/CPR certification required.
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or rehabilitation preferred; new graduates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside nursing care and assist with ADLs.
• Administer oral, topical, and injectable medications; perform wound care and catheter insertions.
• Observe and document changes in patient condition and report to RN/physician.
• Assist in implementing and revising individualized care plans; ensure orders are followed.
• Educate patients and families on disease management and post-discharge care.
• Oversee CNAs to ensure comprehensive unit care.
• Maintain accurate, real-time records of vitals, treatments, and progress.

Skills

Critical thinking

Emotional resilience

Empathetic communication

Education

Practical nursing diploma

Tools

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

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Job Summary

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 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Patient Care: Provide bedside nursing care, including checking vital signs, monitoring intake/output, and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed.
• Medication & Treatments: Administer oral, topical, and injectable medications; perform wound care, dressing changes, and catheter insertions.
• Clinical Monitoring: Observe and document changes in patient condition, reporting significant findings immediately to the supervising RN or physician.
• Care Coordination: Assist in the implementation and revision of individualized care plans; ensure all treatments align with physician orders.
• Patient Advocacy & Education: Teach patients and families about disease management, medication requirements, and post-discharge care.
• Supervision: Oversee and delegate tasks to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to ensure comprehensive unit care.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate, real-time records of vitals, treatments, and patient progress.

Shift: Full Time Days, 36 hrs. per week, 12 hr. shifts

Requirements

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.
• Licensure: Current, valid LPN license in the state of NC.
• Certification: Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification required.
• Experience: Previous experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or rehabilitation preferred; new graduates with strong clinical rotations are encouraged to apply.
• Skills: Strong critical thinking, emotional resilience, and the ability to communicate empathetically with stressed or vulnerable patients and families.

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.

Are you ready to make a lasting difference in patient recovery?
Apply today through our Careers Portal at iredellhealth.org