Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute

What We Offer

• Location: Matthews Medical Center
• Shift: PT Night, 2 12-Hour Shifts, 7pm-7am
• Department: Medical/Surgical

The Licensed Practical Nurse serves as a member of the healthcare team at Novant Health by establishing an authentic personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support system, collaborating with other team members to provide care that promotes optimal health. The Licensed Practical Nurse utilizes best scientific evidence and compassion to assist the care of the patient during their health journey. The Licensed Practical Nurse accepts accountability for provision of care, as part of the RN led team, in accordance with the current policies and procedures.

What We're Looking For

Education

High School Diploma or GED, required. Graduate of accredited Practical Nursing Program, required.

Experience

One year of relevant experience, required. Licensure/

Certification

Appropriate state LPN license, required. Additional Skills (required): Computer skills, Phone call etiquette, Organizational Skills.

What You'll Do

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) on the Medical Surgical Unit at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center, you'll play an important role in providing compassionate, patient-centered care to a diverse adult patient population. Working alongside registered nurses and the interdisciplinary care team, you'll use your clinical knowledge and attention to detail to support safe, high-quality patient care throughout each patient's hospital stay.

This 40-bed Medical Surgical Unit cares for patients with a wide variety of acute and chronic conditions, including post-cardiac catheterization recovery, stroke, COPD, kidney disease, chest wall (CWall) conditions, and other complex medical diagnoses. As an LPN, you'll provide hands-on patient care, administer medications and treatments within your scope of practice, monitor patients, assist with activities of daily living, and communicate changes in patient condition to the nursing team.

This role is ideal for an LPN who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is passionate about building relationships with patients while supporting their recovery. You'll have the opportunity to strengthen your clinical skills while working alongside an experienced team dedicated to exceptional patient care.