Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Medicine IV

Job Summary

Novant Health is hiring a Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) licensed practical nurse for the day shift at our New Hanover Regional Medical Center location in Wilmington, NC. We’re offering up to a $5K sign-on bonus as well as up to $3,500 relocation bonus.  

• Schedule: Part-Time, 0.6 FTE, 48 Hours per 2 weeks, Day Shift, (7a - 7p)
• Department:  Medicine IV 
• Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits. For more benefit information, please visit our website here: https://www.novanthealth.org/team-members/benefits/  
  
  

Remarkable care. Remarkable careers. Why become a licensed practical nurse at Novant Health?   

• Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers by State for 2022  
• One of the nation’s 150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review  
• Recognized as Leaders in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign  
• One of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability: IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities  
• One of the Best Places for Diverse & Women Managers to Work by Diversity MBA Magazine  
• Top ratings in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group  
• Quality and safety recognition from CMS  
  
  

About Our Medicine IV Unit

We're seeking compassionate and patientcare driven LPNs to join our Med Surg team! Our unit comprises 41 beds; we have a patient ratio averaging 5-6 :1 it is our goal with our new team model, where every patient is assigned an RN, LPN and CNA it is our goal for the ratio then be 10:2. Given the high modality of the cases we handle, our nursing team thrives on great communication, ongoing team support and training within the workplace. We value teamwork and celebrate each other's successes here! If you're seeking to be part of a team that offers growth, is fast paced and with a close-knit environment, we welcome you to apply!

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Responsibilities

• Competently provides direct patient care under the supervision of the RN based on appropriate nursing standards, policies and procedures per ANA Standards and the NCBON.
• Provides reinforcement of appropriate and pertinent patient education to the patient/family according to the Plan of Care to facilitate optimal patient function, independence and health.
• Effectively and appropriately delegates specific patient care duties to non-licensed members of the nursing team to assure optimal patient outcomes.
• Appropriately communicates information in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.
• Ensures that patients are admitted, transferred and discharged in a timely and efficient manner.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or greater.
• Current valid North Carolina practical nursing license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Red Cross or American Heart Association required.  
  
  

Novant Health is committed to improving the health of its communities, one person at a time. We have a strong focus on innovation and research offering best-in-class technology and clinical care. We are committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to all our patients as well as equipping our workforce with the tools and support needed.  

At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.  

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.  

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters teamwork, team member engagement and community involvement.  
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.  
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".  
  
  

Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.  

Job Opening ID

1511