Mid Level Medical Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs
Mid level medical surgical licensed practical nurse jobs go to nurses ready to own complex patient assignments, mentor newer staff, and manage clinical decisions across a full shift with minimal supervision. Openings run across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Non-Profit & Social Services, with employers like Sutter Health, UPMC, and UF Health hiring at this level now.
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Description
Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.
This Nurse Manager position offers a unique opportunity to help establish a brand-new, gastroenterology-focused Ambulatory Surgery Center, scheduled to open in Spring 2027. Featuring two operating rooms and eight pre/post-procedure bays, the center will provide an opportunity to build a team, shape its culture, and establish operational excellence from the ground up. The position will collaborate with an established network of GI Procedure Suite leaders across UNC Health while supporting high-quality patient care and AAAHC standards.
Summary:
This role oversees the day-to-day operations of a multi-specialty ambulatory surgical center. The Manager will be responsible for daily operations, compliance with regulatory requirements, and serves as point of contact in the absence of the Director.
Candidate must have comprehensive understanding of ASC regulations and standards.
Responsibilities:
Coordinates daily operations.
In conjunction with the Medical Executive Committee andDirector, the Manager develops, implements, and monitors the facility’s policies and procedures, which assure cost-effective, safe, and high-quality clinical care.
Directly supervises clinical and nonclinical personnel, to include the recruitment of new teammates and evaluating performance of existing teammates.
Assists Director with activities required to ensure compliance with local, State and Federal regulatory requirements as well as standards established by CMS and AAAHC.
Collaboration with Director, Business Manager and Clinical Coordinators to determine clinical goals and effectively manages resources to achieve those goals.
Collaboration with Director, Business Manager and Clinical Coordinators to ensure quality facility medical activities, including staff and committee meetings, drills, quality improvement studies, Budget, and Cost Containment measures, etc.
Develops and maintains systems to collect statistical data and reports directly to Medical Executive Committee and Director.
Participates in professional development activities to keep current with healthcare trends, practices and management skills.
Other Information
Other information:
Education Requirements:
- BSN or relevant bachelor’s degree in business management, healthcare administration, etc. or equivalent ASC experience required.
Licensure/Certification Requirements:
- BLS required
- Knowledge of AAAHC Accreditation, CMS, and NC State and Federal regulations required
- Nurse Certification (CN-OR, CNL, CRNFA, CSSM) preferred
Professional Experience Requirements:
- Requires five years of ASC experience with at least two years of supervisor/team leader experience
Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements:
- Knowledge in surgery scheduling, credentialing, and insurance verification preferred
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: Shared Services
Organization Unit: North CH Surgery Center Admin
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $41.45 - $59.58 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Day Job
Location of Job: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: Yes
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.
UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities. All interested applicants are invited to apply for career opportunities. Please email applicant.accommodations@unchealth.unc.edu if you need a reasonable accommodation to search and/or to apply for a career opportunity.
Qualifications
Primary Location: Chapel Hill, NC, US
Department: UNC Medical Center - UNC Health
Shift: DAY JOB
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Mid Level Medical Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level medical surgical licensed practical nurse job?
Position your experience around clinical ownership rather than task completion. Highlight your ability to manage a full patient load independently, recognize and escalate deteriorating conditions, and contribute to care planning. Certifications such as IV therapy or wound care add weight, and demonstrated consistency across a med-surg unit signals readiness for mid level responsibilities to hiring managers.
Which companies hire mid level medical surgical licensed practical nurses?
Companies hiring mid level medical surgical licensed practical nurses right now include Sutter Health, UPMC, and UF Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Regional hospital systems, long-term acute care facilities, and large multi-site health networks tend to hire most actively at this experience level.
Are there remote mid level medical surgical licensed practical nurse jobs?
Yes, though most med-surg LPN roles are on-site given their hands-on clinical nature. About 9% of mid level medical surgical licensed practical nurse openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve care coordination, utilization review, or telephonic case management rather than direct bedside work.
How do I move up to a mid level medical surgical licensed practical nurse role?
Moving into a mid level role comes from deepening clinical competency and demonstrating consistent independent judgment over your first few years. Focus on expanding your med-surg skills, taking on charge or preceptor duties when available, completing specialty certifications, and building a record of patient outcomes you can speak to concretely when applying for mid level positions.
Which industries hire the most mid level medical surgical licensed practical nurses?
Mid Level medical surgical licensed practical nurse roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Non-Profit & Social Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high-volume inpatient units and long-term care settings that depend on experienced LPNs who can function with limited registered nurse oversight.