Night-Shift LPN: Post-Surgical Acute Care

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

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.