Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Med/Surg

Harris Regional Hospital is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for our 28-bed Medical Surgical Unit. In this role, you will provide direct patient care in a collaborative environment alongside physicians, advanced practitioners, registered nurses, and certified nursing assistants. With a 6:1 patient ratio, you will assess patient needs, administer treatments, and ensure patient comfort and safety in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.

Clinical Setting

Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility serving the Western North Carolina community. Our Medical Surgical Unit focuses on delivering high-quality, evidence-based care across multiple service lines including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, and emergency medicine.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with patient preparation, vital signs collection, medical history documentation, and other pertinent patient information
• Prepare exam rooms for patients
• Assist providers with procedures as directed
• Assist with collection of lab samples
• Administer injections, medications, and wound care as ordered by the provider
• Document all care and education in the medical record

Schedule

This is a full-time position working 3x12-hour night shifts (7 p.m. to 7 a.m.). Holidays and weekends are required. The department utilizes a self-scheduling application.

Required Qualifications

• Current North Carolina or compact state Licensed Practical Nurse license
• Associate degree from an accredited nursing school
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of hire
• AHA ACLS and PALS certifications required within six months of hire
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of nursing experience

Compensation and Bonuses

Up to $7,500 sign-on bonus available for day shift positions with a 2-year commitment for eligible candidates.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with medical plans starting at $10 per pay period
• Tailored benefit options for part-time and PRN employees
• Life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Paid family leave and paid time off
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance
• Loan assistance
• 401(k) retirement package with company match
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs including free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services, and discount programs
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities

Contact

For questions or to connect with a recruiter, contact Adelaide Bethea at Adelaide.Bethea@lpnt.net.