Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute
5 days ago
Wilmington
What We Offer: License Practical Nurse - Med/Surg Join a supportive Medical/Surgical team where every shift offers new learning opportunities and meaningful patient interactions. You'll provide comprehensive care to patients with a wide range of medical and surgical needs while partnering with an interdisciplinary team committed to exceptional outcomes, compassionate service, and continuous professional growth. Why Nurses Choose This Role • Day-one medical, dental, and vision benefits, • Flexible scheduling and generous paid time off to support work-life balance, • Tuition support programs and career advancement opportunities, including specialty certifications, • 6% retirement match and competitive total rewards package, • Mental Health, well-being, telehealth, and therapy resources for you and your family Facility: Med/Surg | Location: Wilmington, NC, Full-Time | Work Schedule: 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. What We're Looking For: • Education:, • High School Diploma or GED, required., • Graduate of accredited Practical Nursing Program., • Experience:, • One year of relevant experience, preferred., • 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 (required):, • Computer skills, Phone call etiquette and Organizational Skills., • Ability to comprehend policies and procedures and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team., • Behavioral Health units' requirements only., • 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. CPI certification within three months., • Ability to establish and maintain control of violent patients, defend self and others against violent assaults, ability to react appropriately in psychiatric crises, ability use violent and non-violent restraints per policy and procedure. What You'll Do:, • Provide compassionate, patient-centered care to adult patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions., • Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, develop individualized plans of care, and monitor patient progress., • Administer medications, treatments, and interventions while assessing and responding to changes in patient condition., • Prioritize care and manage multiple patient needs in a fast-paced acute care environment., • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and support positive patient outcomes., • Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, treatments, and discharge plans., • Promote a safe environment while following evidence-based practices, hospital policies, and patient safety standards.