Description

Cone Health is seeking a compassionate LPN for our Long-Term Care team within our Healthcare & Medical Services department. In this role, you will provide direct patient care, administer medications, monitor vital signs, and support care planning for residents in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. You’ll partner closely with RNs, physicians, and families to promote safety, comfort, and dignity. Cone Health offers a supportive, inclusive culture with strong emphasis on professional development, innovative practices, and community-focused care. Current LPN license in North Carolina and BLS certification required; prior LTC experience preferred.
Provide direct, compassionate nursing care to residents in a long-term care setting under the direction of an RN and within the LPN scope of practice.
Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately, including oral, topical, and injectable medications per provider orders and Cone Health protocols.
Monitor, record, and report changes in residents’ condition, including vital signs, pain levels, and response to treatments, to the supervising RN and provider team.
Perform skilled nursing procedures such as wound care, dressing changes, catheter care, and tracheostomy care as appropriate to the LTC environment and licensure.
Participate in development, implementation, and evaluation of individualized care plans in collaboration with RNs, providers, therapy staff, social work, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Support residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), ensuring safety, dignity, and respect while promoting maximum independence.
Document all care, assessments, interventions, and resident responses accurately and promptly in the electronic health record in accordance with regulatory and Cone Health standards.
Collaborate closely with CNAs and other support staff, providing direction, mentoring, and support to maintain high-quality, resident-centered care.
Educate residents and their families about medications, treatments, disease processes, and wellness strategies, promoting understanding and participation in care decisions.
Follow infection prevention and control protocols, including appropriate use of PPE and isolation precautions, to maintain a safe environment for residents and staff.
Respond effectively to urgent and emergent resident needs, using sound clinical judgment and Cone Health policies to escalate care appropriately.
Participate in quality improvement, safety initiatives, and regulatory readiness activities within the long-term care facility.
Uphold Cone Health’s culture of compassion, diversity, and inclusivity by building respectful relationships with residents, families, and team members.
Engage in ongoing professional development, in-services, and training opportunities to maintain competencies and support career growth within Cone Health.
Medication administration
Wound care
Vital signs monitoring
Long-term care documentation (EHR/EMR)
Infection prevention and control
Tracheostomy and catheter care
Enteral feeding and basic IV oversight per LPN scope
Care planning and care plan implementation
Geriatric nursing and LTC best practices
Fall risk assessment and prevention
Patient and family education
Basic life support (BLS)
Team collaboration in an interdisciplinary care team
Time management and prioritization in high-acuity settings
Regulatory and compliance knowledge for LTC (e.g., state survey readiness)
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401k
Current, unrestricted LPN license in the state of North Carolina or compact state eligibility
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or equivalent
Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or geriatric care preferred
Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems preferred
IV therapy certification or demonstrated competency, if required by facility practice and state scope of practice
Ability to meet physical requirements of the role, including lifting, transferring, and extended periods of standing and walking