LPN Staff, 5 Star Hospital Based Skilled Nursing Unit.

Back LPN Staff, 5 Star Hospital Based Skilled Nursing Unit. Iredell Health System Statesville, NC Apr 11, 2026 Nursing Job Description Apply Job Type Full-time Description

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Job Summary Join our award-winning, 5-star hospital-based Skilled Nursing Unit. As an LPN in this high-acuity, post-acute setting, you will be the vital bridge between our Registered Nurses (RNs) and Nursing Assistants (CNAs). You will provide expert clinical care to patients recovering from surgeries, strokes, or acute illnesses, ensuring they receive the high-standard medical attention necessary for a successful transition home.

Key Responsibilities Direct Patient Care:

Provide bedside nursing care, including checking vital signs, monitoring intake/output, and assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs) as needed.

Medication & Treatments:

Administer oral, topical, and injectable medications; perform wound care, dressing changes, and catheter insertions.

Clinical Monitoring:

Observe and document changes in patient condition, reporting significant findings immediately to the supervising RN or physician.

Care Coordination:

Assist in the implementation and revision of individualized care plans; ensure all treatments align with physician orders.

Patient Advocacy & Education:

Teach patients and families about disease management, medication requirements, and post-discharge care.

Supervision:

Oversee and delegate tasks to Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to ensure comprehensive unit care.

Documentation:

Maintain accurate, real-time records of vitals, treatments, and patient progress.

Shift:

Full Time, 36 hrs. per week, 12 hr. shifts

Requirements Qualifications Education:

Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing.

Licensure:

Current, valid LPN license in the state of NC.

Certification:

Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification required.

Experience:

Previous experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or rehabilitation preferred; new graduates with strong clinical rotations are encouraged to apply.

Skills:

Strong critical thinking, emotional resilience, and the ability to communicate empathetically with stressed or vulnerable patients and families. Physical Requirements Must possess full range of body motion to pass basic FIT test for position to include walking, kneeling, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, reaching and sitting for extended periods of time Must be able to lift, push, and pull a minimum of [30] pounds frequently.

Perks & Benefits Competitive Pay:

Starting wages based on experience, with premium rates for [Weekend Option/Night Shift].

Health & Wellness:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, plus company-paid life insurance.

Retirement:

403 (b) plan with employer matching. Paid Time Off (PTO)

Career Growth:

Tuition reimbursement for advanced degrees and ongoing professional development opportunities. Are you ready to make a lasting difference in patient recovery? Apply today through our Careers Portal at iredellhealth.org Email me jobs like this About Iredell Health System Iredell Health System includes Iredell Memorial Hospital, Iredell Wound & Hyperbaric Center, Iredell Home Health, corporate wellness programs, a skilled nursing facility and a physician network. Iredell offers convenient and easy access to state-of-the-art diagnostics and comprehensive health services. Centers of Excellence include Women's and Children's; Cardiovascular; Cancer Care; Surgical Services and Wellness & Prevention. While more and more independent hospitals are being purchased by large for-profit chains, the leadership of Iredell Health System continue to believe - as did the original trustees who signed the certificate of incorporation- that the community is well-served by a locally-owned, locally-operated hospital. Without shareholders or distant corporate offices, all profits remain in the community to provide services, modern equipment and highly skilled staff. Awards American Heart Association & American Stroke Association Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Quality Award American Diabetes Association Diabetes Center Recognition Award The Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center designation American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer Certified Community Cancer Program Blue Cross Blue Shield (Blue Distinction) Distinction Center+ for Hips and Knees & Maternity Care PNC Excellence in Healthcare Award for Quality of Care Charlotte Business Journal (4 consecutive years ) Healthiest Employers of Greater Charlotte Award Healthiest Employers (2 consecutive years) Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers & Systems Top 13 Acute-Care hospitals in North Carolina Healogics Center of Distinction & Center of Excellence Awards Company Profile