Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute

About the role

Join the 4 General Medical Surgical Telemetry team at Forsyth Medical Center, a collaborative 41-bed unit dedicated to providing exceptional care for adult patients with a variety of acute and chronic medical conditions. Night shift team members work alongside experienced nurses, providers, and interdisciplinary professionals who are committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care while fostering a supportive and engaging work environment.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced nurses, providers, and interdisciplinary professionals.
• Deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to adult patients with a variety of acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Establish and maintain control of violent patients, defend self and others against violent assaults, and react appropriately in psychiatric crises.
• Use violent and non-violent restraints per policy and procedure.
• Intervene in a therapeutic manner for behavior patterns demonstrated by patients with a mental illness, personality disorder, substance abuse or developmental disabilities.
• Comprehend policies and procedures and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Graduate of accredited Practical Nursing Program.
• One year of relevant hospital experience, preferred.

Qualifications

• Appropriate state LPN license, required.
• NC state approved curricula for restrictive interventions (facility specific) within 3 months of hire for Emergency Departments and Behavioral Health units, required.
• CPI certification within 3 months of hire for Behavioral Health departments, required.

Skills

• Computer skills.
• Phone call etiquette and Organizational Skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The pay for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is Full-Time | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM.