Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Telemetry

Lifepoint Health • Wilson, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Wilson Medical Center is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for their Telemetry unit. This role is part of the Health Support Center (HSC) team, which supports hospital staff in providing care to patients and community members. The unit is a 22-bed Progressive Care Unit (PCU)/Telemetry with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5/6. It is staffed with Registered Nurses (RNs), Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), and Monitor Techs, caring for a mix of patients including Med/Surge. The unit has 24/7 CNA coverage and 24/7 cardiac monitoring. This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment with rapid patient turnover while delivering high-quality patient care in a strong team environment.

Requirements

• Current state LPN license
• Degree from an accredited nursing school
• Basic Life Support certification is required within 30 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience preferred
• Compassionate nurse with a deep understanding of critical care principles and advanced patient monitoring

Responsibilities

• Accurately performs patient assessments and identifies patient needs
• Identifies and initiates appropriate nursing interventions
• Provides care appropriate to condition and age of the patient
• Performs timely and appropriate documentation relating to medical necessity in the medical record
• Performs timely and accurate QI assessments

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage
• Tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN 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.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Available for full and part time employees to further education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree