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Job Summary

Sign-on bonus available up to $10,000 and Relocation up to $3,500!

+ Schedule: 7pm-7am, Full-time Nights

+ Department: Renal and Limb Preservation

+ Location: Forsyth Medical Center – Winston Salem, NC

• Join the Only Limb Preservation Unit in North Carolina!

At Novant Health, we’re proud to offer a one-of-a-kind opportunity to make a lasting impact on patients’ lives in our Limb Preservation Unit—the only one of its kind in the state.

Here, you’ll provide expert care for renal, dialysis, nephrology, and vascular patients, with advanced training in:

+ Wound care

+ Nephrostomy tubes

+ Coude catheters

+ Continuous bladder irrigation

On our team, you’ll also gain expertise in managing dialysis patients, fluid/electrolyte balance, and kidney disease—skills that are highly sought after and transferable across healthcare specialties.

Why This Work Matters

+ Kidney disease is life-altering. The care provided in renal units directly affects survival, comfort, and quality of life—you’ll see the impact of your work every day.

+ The need is growing. Chronic kidney disease is one of the fastest-growing health challenges, creating a critical demand for skilled, compassionate nurses.

If you’re passionate about making a real difference in patient outcomes and want to grow your expertise in a cutting-edge, specialized environment, we want to hear from you!

• Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers. ✨

Why become a Licensed Practical Nurse at Novant Health?

+ Clinical Ladder Program to advance your career

+ Recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers By State (2022)

+ One of Becker’s “150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare”

+ Recognized as Leaders in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality by HRC

+ One of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability:IN & AAPD

+ Recognized by Diversity MBA Magazine as a top employer for diverse & women managers

+ Top ratings in patient safety from The Leapfrog Group & CMS

Qualifications

+ Current LPN Lic

+ BLS required; ACLS preferred

+ Bachelor’s degree preferred

+ At least 1 year of acute care experience strongly preferred

+ Strong clinical judgment, teamwork, and communication skills

• Apply today to join our Limb Preservation team and deliver remarkable care every day.

• Ready to make a remarkable difference? Apply today to join our Limb Preservation team.

Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time.

Responsibilities

+ 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 and 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.

Job Opening ID

119710