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Licensed Practical Nurse

WakeMed Health & Hospitals·Apex, North Carolina

Full TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago
Practice for this role

Licensed Practical Nurse

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • 17 similar openings in the Apex area

About the role

The Licensed Practical Nurse provides direct patient care, including medication administration, treatments, and clinical data collection. They also support providers with clinical procedures and care coordination to ensure high-quality patient experiences.

Overview

At WakeMed, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of our community—and we do it by delivering outstanding, compassionate care.

At WakeMed, our LPNs are valued members of the care team who play an essential role in delivering exceptional patient experiences and supporting high-quality clinical care.

The LPN provides physician support and nursing care to a designated patient population through treatments, medication administration, patient data collection, care coordination, and other clinical responsibilities under the direction of a provider or registered nurse.

This position supports the mission, vision, values, and Wake Way of Excellence standards across WakeMed Physician Practices.

Who You Are We're especially interested in candidates who: Have previous experience working in a Healthplex, multispecialty, ambulatory, or high-volume outpatient setting, and are comfortable supporting diverse patient populations.

Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, with the ability and willingness to travel between multiple WakeMed locations based on operational and patient care needs.

Thrive in a fast-paced environment, effectively balancing patient care, provider support, and clinical workflow responsibilities.

Communicate professionally and compassionately with patients, families, providers, and team members while contributing to a positive patient experience.

Embrace teamwork, accountability, and service excellence while living the Wake Way of Excellence in every patient and colleague interaction.

What you'll do Provide direct nursing care, treatments, and medication administration within LPN scope of practice.

Collect and document patient data accurately and efficiently.

Support providers with clinical procedures, patient flow, and care coordination.

Maintain a safe, organized, and patient-focused clinical environment.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality care and operational excellence.

This opportunity is ideal for an LPN who enjoys variety, works well across multiple locations, and is passionate about delivering exceptional care in a dynamic Healthplex environment.

Department Description

Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit www.wakemed.org. EOE

Licensure

Licensed Practical Nurse Required Education

Graduate Practical Nursing Required Experience

1 Year Nursing - Related Area Preferred

Requirements

Candidates must be a graduate of a practical nursing program and hold a valid LPN license. At least one year of nursing experience in a related area is preferred.

  • professional certificate
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Care
  • Patient Flow Management
  • Compassionate Care
  • Care Coordination
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Professional Communication
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Clinical Procedures
  • Patient Data Collection
  • Clinical Workflow
  • Physician Support

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Apex, North Carolina
Posted
Aug 4, 2026
Closes
Nov 4, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

WakeMed Health & Hospitals

WakeMed Health & Hospitals is a private, not-for-profit health care organization based in Raleigh, N.C. The 900+ bed system comprises a network of health care facilities that includes: • Level I Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, children’s hospital and rehabilitation...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

North Carolina LPN roles remain steady

Licensed Practical Nurse roles in North Carolina are typically driven by ongoing patient-care needs across clinics, long-term care, and other care settings. These positions are competitive because employers look for active, unrestricted state licensure, professionalism, and consistent patient care, while benefits may include health coverage, referral bonuses, growth programs, relocation support, and merit increases. Before applying, confirm your North Carolina LPN license is current and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time.

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