Licensed Practical Nurse (Broughton Hospital)
About The Position
Broughton Hospital is recruiting Licensed Practical Nurses to provide direct care to individuals recovering from mental illness and substance use disorders. LPNs prepare and administer medications, maintain safe and compliant medication-room practices, and assist Registered Nurses with patient and family education, treatments, and discharge planning. They provide structured, hands-on interventions guided by individualized care plans and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team under the guidance of experienced RNs. The usual schedule is 40 hours per week and includes alternating weekends and holidays. Scheduling options include an 8-hour day shift (7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) or an 8-hour evening shift (3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.); 12-hour shifts may be considered upon request. New employees attend weekday daytime orientation training. Flexibility is required for training and facility needs, and this mandatory position requires reporting or staying over during adverse weather events. Broughton Hospital is one of North Carolina’s three regional psychiatric hospitals and serves the western 37 counties. The position offers state benefits, opportunities for growth and continued education, and competitive compensation. A $4,000 sign-on bonus may be offered, contingent on budget approval and eligibility.
Requirements
- Current license to practice as a Practical Nurse in North Carolina.
- Commitment to compassionate, person-centered care.
- Reliability and flexibility, particularly during training and adverse weather events.
- Good standing with the Health Care Personnel Registry and other licensing boards or agencies.
Nice To Haves
- Team leadership skills, including delegation of duties and supervision.
- Ability to provide feedback and guidance to nursing staff on patient care.
- Basic ability to implement the nursing process.
- Ability to work as a team player with multidisciplinary healthcare staff.
- Ability to support and assist peers and coworkers.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and administer medications accurately and safely.
- Maintain safe, organized, and compliant medication-room practices.
- Assist Registered Nurses with patient and family education, treatments, and discharge planning.
- Provide hands-on, structured interventions guided by personalized care plans.
- Provide direct patient care and collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare staff.
- Report to work or stay over during adverse weather events as required.
Benefits
- State benefits.
- Opportunities for growth and continued education.
- Competitive compensation.
- A $4,000 sign-on bonus may be offered to eligible hires, contingent on budget approval.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
