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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Medical Surgical

Frye Regional Medical Center

Hickory, North Carolina

Frye Regional Medical Center is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Oct 22 · 1 year of experience

Pay
Not posted
Shift and hours
12-⁠hour rotating
Unit and setting
Med-Surg
License
LPN license
Term
Permanent

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Med surg A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

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Posted on Frye Regional Medical Center’s careers page.

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Job Type: Full-time | 3x

  • 12 Hour Shifts | Days

$7,500 Commitment-Incentive Bonus Your experience matters Frye Regional Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) joining our team, you are embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier .

Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team The Medical Surgical department at Frye Regional Medical Center offers a supportive and stable work environment, caring for a variety of patients across the life span. This 18- Bed unit features self-scheduling, 12-hour shifts, and every-other-weekend rotation, helping promote flexibility and work-life balance.

Nurses in this unit benefit from a collaborative team culture, and the opportunity to gain diverse clinical experience.

  • 12 Hour Shifts
  • Self- Scheduling
  • 18- Bed Unit
  • How you’ll contribute

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who excels in this role

Under the direction of an RN, contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for analysis by an RN Performs plan of care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care. May administer medication. Documents patient care given.

Assists RN with development of plan of care. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. Monitors, documents, and communicates patient's status and reactions to interventions with RN, physician, patient, and families.

What we’re looking for Applicants should have a current state LPN license. Associate’s degree preferred but not required. Additional requirements include: Active North Carolina LPN license (single-state) or compact required.

If relocating, licensure must be updated to the new Primary State of Residence (PSOR) before employment begins. Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire. ACLS and PALS are required within six months of hire.

One year of experience required. Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive

Benefits

Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and   part-time employees. Financial Protection & PTO:   Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth:   Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.

Employee Well-being:   Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development:   Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. More about Frye Regional Medical Center Frye Regional Medical Center is a 355-bed hospital offering acute care hospital, home to the Frye Regional Brain Center, Heart Center, Cancer Center, Emergency Services, General and Vascular Surgery, Orthopedics, Surgical Weight Loss, Women's Birthing Center and Inpatient Rehabilitation that has been offering exceptional care to the Hickory NC community since 1911. We are proud to be recognized by U. S. News & World Report as a High Performing Hospital.

EEOC Statement

Frye Regional Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Frye Regional Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran

What's around it?

In Hickory, NC

Hickory, NCFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 12% below the US average

Median rent
$1,063/mo
Household income
$64,576/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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