Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Medical Surgical

Lifepoint Health•Hickory, NC

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Frye Regional Medical Center is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for its Medical Surgical department. The 18-bed unit cares for a variety of patients across the life span and offers a collaborative, supportive work environment, self-scheduling, 12-hour shifts, and an every-other-weekend rotation. The position is full-time and scheduled for three 12-hour day shifts. A $7,500 commitment-incentive bonus is offered. Under the direction of an RN, the LPN contributes to patient assessment by collecting data for RN analysis; carries out plan-of-care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care; may administer medication; and documents care. The LPN also assists the RN with developing care plans, helps patients with activities of daily living, and monitors, documents, and communicates patients’ status and responses to interventions to the RN, physician, patients, and families. Frye Regional Medical Center is a 355-bed hospital in Hickory, North Carolina, and part of Lifepoint Health. The organization describes its mission as making communities healthier and provides opportunities for learning and career advancement.

Requirements

Current active North Carolina LPN license (single-state) or compact license; relocating employees must update licensure to the new Primary State of Residence before employment begins.
Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire.
ACLS and PALS certifications required within six months of hire.
One year of experience required.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Contribute to patient assessment under the direction of an RN by collecting data for RN analysis.
Perform plan-of-care interventions, including specimen collection and wound care.
May administer medication.
Document patient care provided.
Assist the RN with development of the plan of care.
Assist patients with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Monitor and document patient status and reactions to interventions, and communicate them to the RN, physician, patient, and families.

Benefits

$7,500 commitment-incentive bonus.
Multiple levels of medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Paid family leave and paid time off.
Higher education and certification tuition assistance.
Loan assistance.
401(k) retirement package with company match.
Wellness programs, including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs.
Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.