Licensed Practical Nurse

Cone Health is seeking a compassionate LPN for our Long-Term Care team within our Healthcare & Medical Services department. In this role, you will provide direct patient care, administer medications, monitor vital signs, and support care planning for residents in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. You’ll partner closely with RNs, physicians, and families to promote safety, comfort, and dignity. Cone Health offers a supportive, inclusive culture with strong emphasis on professional development, innovative practices, and community-focused care.

Current LPN license in North Carolina and BLS certification required; prior LTC experience preferred.

• Provide direct, compassionate nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting under the direction of an RN and within the LPN scope of practice.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately, including oral, topical, and injectable medications per provider orders and Cone Health protocols.
• Monitor, record, and report changes in residents' condition, including vital signs, pain levels, and response to treatments, to the supervising RN and provider team.
• Perform skilled nursing procedures such as wound care, dressing changes, catheter care, and tracheostomy care as appropriate to the LTC environment and licensure.
• Participate in development, implementation, and evaluation of individualized care plans in collaboration with RNs, providers, therapy staff, social work, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Support residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), ensuring safety, dignity, and respect while promoting maximum independence.
• Document all care, assessments, interventions, and resident responses accurately and promptly in the electronic health record in accordance with regulatory and Cone Health standards.
• Collaborate closely with CNAs and other support staff, providing direction, mentoring, and support to maintain high-quality, resident-centered care.
• Educate residents and their families about medications, treatments, disease processes, and wellness strategies, promoting understanding and participation in care decisions.
• Follow infection prevention and control protocols, including appropriate use of PPE and isolation precautions, to maintain a safe environment for residents and staff.
• Respond effectively to urgent and emergent resident needs, using sound clinical judgment and Cone Health policies to elevate care appropriately.
• Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and regulatory readiness activities within the long-term care facility.

Uphold Cone Health's culture of compassion, diversity, and inclusivity by building respectful relationships with residents, families, and team members.

Engage in ongoing professional development, in-services, and training opportunities to maintain competencies and support career growth within Cone Health.

• Medication administration
• Wound care
• Vital signs monitoring
• Long-term care documentation (EHR/EMR)
• Infection prevention and control
• Tracheostomy and catheter care
• Enteral feeding and basic IV oversight per LPN scope
• Care planning and care plan implementation
• Geriatric nursing and LTC best practices
• Fall risk assessment and prevention
• Patient and family education
• Basic life support (BLS)
• Team collaboration in an interdisciplinary care team
• Time management and prioritization in high-acuity settings
• Regulatory and compliance knowledge for LTC (e.g., state survey readiness)

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

• Current, unrestricted LPN license in the state of North Carolina or compact state eligibility
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or equivalent
• Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or geriatric care preferred
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems preferred
• IV therapy certification or demonstrated competency, if required by facility practice and state scope of practice
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the role, including lifting, transferring, and extended periods of standing and walking