Now Hiring: Full-Time LPN II – Medical-Surgical Unit (Day Shift)
Northwest Florida Community Hospital – Chipley, FL
Northwest Florida Community Hospital (NFCH) is seeking a skilled and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse II (LPN II) to join our Medical-Surgical Unit on full-time day shifts. This position is ideal for an experienced LPN who thrives in a fast-paced acute care environment and is committed to delivering high-quality patient care.
Position Summary
The LPN II provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or provider. This role requires advanced clinical skills, strong critical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple patient needs in a medical-surgical setting.
Schedule
- Full-Time
- Day Shift
- Includes rotating weekends and holidays as needed
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients in accordance with physician orders and nursing standards
- Administer medications, treatments, and IV therapies (within scope of practice)
- Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions and report changes promptly
- Assist with admissions, discharges, and patient education
- Collaborate with RNs, providers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure continuity of care
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
- Ensure compliance with infection control, safety, and regulatory standards
- Provide compassionate, patient-centered care while maintaining dignity and respect
Qualifications
- Current Florida LPN license (active and in good standing)
- Current BLS certification (required)
- IV certification (preferred or required based on facility policy)
- Previous medical-surgical or hospital experience preferred
- Strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive pay rate (plus shift differentials as applicable)
- Comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Basic Life & AD&D and Supplemental Life
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) with employer match (eligibility requirements apply)
- Employee Assistance Program & additional support services
Work Environment
- Acute care hospital setting
- Fast-paced, team-oriented Medical-Surgical Unit
- Requires multitasking, prioritization, and strong clinical judgment
Work Environment
- Acute care hospital setting
- Fast-paced, team-oriented Medical-Surgical Unit
- Requires multitasking, prioritization, and strong clinical judgment
Northwest Florida Community Hospital is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Northwest Florida Community Hospital are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Northwest Florida Community Hospital will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.
In addition, as part of our commitment to quality and excellence, Northwest Florida Community Hospital will continue to maintain a safe, healthy environment for you by requiring all applicants, who are tentatively selected for a position, to submit to a criminal history check and screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment for a job.
Final confirmation of any job offer will be contingent upon the successful completion of all pre-employment requirements, including a pre-employment drug screening and background screening. Failure to submit to either screening, falsification of any screening information, or a positive finding on a drug test will result in removal from consideration for employment for a period of one year.