Licensed Practical Nurse - Acute
Company: Novant Health
Location: Winston Salem
Posted on: June 28, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Overview: Position: LPN Schedule: 8am-8pm
(flexible schedule) some weekend requirements Location: Discharge
unit, Forsyth Medical Center, Winston Salem. Seeking Licensed
Practical Nurse to work in our Discharge Unit transporting
patients. NHFMC Discharge Unit is a lounge waiting area for
discharged patients on the first floor. We are seeking an LPN with
excellent customer service skills to keep our patients safe as they
are being discharged. Excellent opportunity to get to know
employees throughout the hospital as you are transporting our
patients. The Licensed Practical Nurse serves as a member of the
healthcare team at Novant Health by establishing an authentic
personalized relationship with the patient and their chosen support
system, collaborating with other team members to provide care that
promotes optimal health. The Licensed Practical Nurse utilizes best
scientific evidence and compassion to assist the care of the
patient during their health journey. The Licensed Practical Nurse
accepts accountability for provision of care, as part of the RN led
team, in accordance with the current policies and procedures. Come
join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in
every dimension, every time. Let Novant Health be the destination
for your professional growth. At Novant Health, one of our core
values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and
talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization
capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients,
families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all
group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.
Qualifications: - Education: High School Diploma or GED, required.
Graduate of accredited Practical Nursing Program, required. -
Experience: One year of relevant experience, preferred. -
Licensure/Certification: 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. -
Additional Skills (required): - Computer skills, Phone call
etiquette, Organizational Skills. - Ability to comprehend policies
and procedures and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team. -
Behavioral Health units' requirements only - Ability to intervene
in a therapeutic manner for behavior patterns demonstrated by
patients with a mental illness, personality disorder, substance
abuse or developmental disabilities. - Knowledge of psychiatric
medications, side effects and treatment interventions, knowledge of
psychiatric diagnosis, mental health concepts, and evidence based
therapeutic interventions and treatments. CPI certification within
three months. - Ability to establish and maintain control of
violent patients, defend self and others against violent assaults,
ability to react appropriately in psychiatric crises, ability use
violent and non-violent restraints per policy and procedure.
Responsibilities: It is the responsibility of every Novant Health
team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in
every dimension, every time. - Our team members are part of an
environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and
community involvement. - The successful team member has a
commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of
quality care. - All Novant Health team members are responsible for
fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of
"First Do No Harm".
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