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Licensed Practical Nurse - Med/Surg 3

Novant Health logoNovant HealthWilmington, NCPosted 1d ago
  • LPN / LVN license

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open licensed practical nurse jobs in North Carolina post a median of $31.30 an hour, the middle half $30–$33.50, across 194 jobs that state their pay. Licensed practical nurses employed in North Carolina earn a median of $30.42 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

What We Offer

Make a Difference Every Day

Join the Medical Surgical III team at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and become part of a patient-centered environment where teamwork, compassion, and professional growth are priorities. Our team works together to provide safe, high-quality care while creating a supportive workplace where every voice matters.

As an LPN, you'll play an important role in helping patients recover, educating families, and supporting a seamless care experience.

Schedule: Full-Time, Night Shift (36 hours/week)

Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Department: Medical Surgical III

Location: Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Why LPNs Choose This Role

  • Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Future Forward tuition assistance for continued education
  • Career growth and professional development opportunities
  • Positive unit culture with engaged leadership
  • Wellness and mental health support resources
  • 6% retirement match
  • Opportunities to explore new career paths within Novant Health
  • Structured onboarding and team support

What You'll Do

  • Deliver direct patient care within the LPN scope of practice
  • Monitor patient progress and communicate updates to the healthcare team
  • Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
  • Assist with patient education and discharge planning
  • Maintain accurate documentation in the medical record
  • Collaborate with Registered Nurses and interdisciplinary team members
  • Support quality, safety, and patient satisfaction initiatives
  • 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 onlyAbility 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.

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About Novant Health

Novant Health is a nonprofit health system based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with 21 (source: Novant Health, Our Company) inpatient medical centers, more than 730 (source: Novant Health, Our Company) physician clinics and more than 43,000 (source: Novant Health, Our Company) team members in North Carolina and South Carolina, where it bought three hospitals from Tenet in 2024. Source: Novant Health, Our Company

Based in Winston-Salem, NCHires in North Carolina, South CarolinaPay on its listings: 0.1% of its open jobs state an hourly rate

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