Licensed Practical Nurse - Med​/Surg

Overview

Take Your Nursing Career to the Next Level with Novant Health as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Wilmington, NC! Are you a dedicated LPN ready to make a meaningful impact in acute care? Join our Med/Surg team at Novant Health NHRMC.

At Novant Health, we believe remarkable care starts with compassion for our patients, our communities, and each other. We value belonging, courage, personal growth, and teamwork, creating a space where everyone is respected, supported, and safe to show up as their full selves.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with matching contributions.
• Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for career advancement.
• Employee assistance programs and discounts.
• Flexible schedules and paid time off.

• Provide specialized post‑operative care to patients recovering from emergency general and trauma surgeries, as well as step‑down level patients.
• Manage the care of patients with external fixators and multi‑system injuries.
• Apply expertise unique to a post‑operative unit, distinct from standard Medical‑Surgical nursing.
• Utilize advanced knowledge and skills specific to post‑operative patient management.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Current valid North Carolina nursing license or Multi‑State/Compact required.
• One year of relevant experience preferred.
• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED required;
  Graduate of an accredited Practical Nursing Program required.
• Licensure/Certification:
  Appropriate state LPN license required. NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire for Emergency Departments and Behavioral Health units required. CPI certification within 3 months of hire for Behavioral Health departments required.
• Additional
  
  Skills:
  
  Computer skills;
  Phone call etiquette;
  Organizational skills;
  Ability to comprehend policies and procedures and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.
• Behavioral Health Units requirements:
  Ability to intervene in a therapeutic manner for behavior patterns demonstrated by patients with a mental illness, personality disorder, substance abuse, or developmental disabilities;
  Knowledge of psychiatric medications, side effects, and treatment interventions;
  Knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis, mental health concepts, and evidence‑based therapeutic interventions and treatments;
  Ability to establish and maintain control of violent patients, defend self and others against violent assaults, react appropriately in psychiatric crises, and use violent and non‑violent restraints per policy and procedure.

Embark on a rewarding career where your contributions make a difference every day.

Apply today!