Post Surgical Acute care Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Post-Surgical Acute Care

Forsyth Medical Center | Full-Time Nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) | Winston-Salem, NC

Join our Post-Surgical Acute Care team and provide compassionate, hands-on care to post-operative and medically complex patients as they recover and prepare for discharge. In this fast-paced environment, LPNs play an essential role in supporting patient recovery by monitoring conditions, administering treatments, providing education, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team. This unit offers a rewarding opportunity to build strong clinical skills while caring for a diverse patient population.

Why Join Our Post-Surgical Acute Care Team?

• Advance your career through specialty-focused education, certifications, and professional development opportunities.
• Work with advanced technology and resources that support safe, efficient patient care.
• Thrive in a newly constructed facility equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
• Access wellness and resiliency resources designed to support your well-being and long-term career success.
• Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings, and paid time off starting on your first day.

Remarkable Care. Remarkable Careers.

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. Graduate of accredited Practical Nursing Program, required. 
• Experience: One year of relevant experience, required. 
• Licensure/Certification: Appropriate state LPN license, required. 
• Additional Skills (required): Computer skills, Phone call etiquette, Organizational Skills.

What You'll Do

• Provide direct patient care to post-surgical and medically complex patients.
• Monitor patient status and promptly communicate changes in condition to the care team.
• Perform wound care, dressing changes, and assist with management of surgical drains and NG tubes.
• Administer medications and treatments within the LPN scope of practice.
• Assist with tube feedings, anticoagulant therapy, and other specialized treatments.
• Support pain management plans and promote patient comfort throughout recovery.
• Reinforce patient and family education regarding medications, recovery expectations, and discharge instructions.
• Collaborate with RNs, providers, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Accurately document patient care, treatments, and responses in the electronic medical record.
• Promote patient safety and contribute to positive patient outcomes and experiences.