Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Surgical III

What We Offer

Build Your Nursing Career with a Team That Feels Like Family

At Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, our Medical Surgical III team is committed to creating a supportive environment where every team member is valued. As an LPN, you'll work alongside experienced nurses, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to help patients recover and transition safely to the next level of care.

Whether you're growing your skills or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities for development, meaningful patient connections, and a culture built on teamwork.

Schedule: Full-Time, Day Shift (36 hours/week)
Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Department: Medical Surgical III
Location: Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Why LPNs Choose This Role

• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Future Forward tuition assistance programs
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Strong teamwork and supportive leadership
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Internal career mobility throughout Novant Health
• Structured orientation and ongoing mentorship

What You'll Do

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse
• Monitor patient conditions and report changes to the care team
• Administer medications and treatments according to scope of practice
• Support patient comfort, safety, and recovery goals
• Assist with care coordination and discharge preparation
• Document patient care accurately and timely
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to deliver excellent patient outcomes
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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.

Why Choose Novant Health?

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.

Job Opening ID

160038