Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, (LPN) Skilled Nursing

About the role

Person Memorial Hospital is a 68‑bed facility in Roxboro, North Carolina, part of LifePoint Health. The LPN will work on a 60‑bed unit with average occupancy of 50‑53 residents, caring for patients with dementia, Alzheimer’s, congestive heart failure (CHF), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and those needing short‑term rehabilitation. The unit includes 26 private rooms and focuses on the senior population, collaborating closely with laboratory, rehabilitation, hospice, and psychiatric teams. The position reports to the Unit Director.

Responsibilities

• Under RN supervision, carry out and document assigned tasks and nursing interventions per the plan of care.
• Review and revise the plan of care.
• Monitor each patient for physical and psychosocial needs and adjust the plan as discussed with the RN.
• Prepare patients for OR and special procedures.
• Administer medication by all routes, perform venipuncture and IV therapy.
• Direct and assist in supervision of Patient Care Techs.
• Provide nutritional support as needed (oral, enteral, peripheral) except hyperalimentation.
• Evaluate, communicate, and document care delivered to other team members via shift report, nursing care plans, progress notes, nursing notes, and direct communications.
• Insert, monitor, and maintain NG tubes, urinary catheters, etc.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, ambulation).
• Assist physicians with exams, procedures, dressing changes as needed.
• Receive physicians’ orders, enter them into the electronic medical record, and complete.
• Assist with discharge instructions to patient/family and document response.
• Recognize emergency situations and respond appropriately.
• Participate in code situations as directed.
• Review and perform shift assessments, reporting variations/concerns to RN.
• Gather patient history and medication information.
• Act as an advocate for the physical and emotional well‑being of the patient.
• Perform other assignments as requested by the Department Leader.

Qualifications

• Current state Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required upon hire.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Competitive paid time off.
• Opportunities for PTO cash‑out.
• PTO donation program for those in need.
• Employee assistance program covering mental, physical, and financial wellness.
• Robust employee recognition and awards programs.

Schedule

PRN (as needed) position.