LPN Acute Cardiopulmonary

HCA Healthcare • Hermitage, TN

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About The Position

As a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse at HCA Healthcare, you will help deliver safe, high-quality, patient-first care in an acute cardiopulmonary setting. Your clinical skills, attention to detail, and compassionate presence support patients with complex needs and contribute to a team focused on improving human life. You will work closely with registered nurses, providers, and specialists to stabilize patients and support their transition from intensive care toward recovery. The role also offers opportunities to influence patient care through collaborative relationships with your manager, hospital councils, and national nursing initiatives.

TriStar Summit Medical Center is a 230+ bed comprehensive facility serving Davidson, Wilson, and surrounding counties. It includes a Level III Trauma Center and offers acute care services including cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics/spine, rehabilitation, and women’s services. The facility is an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI and a Primary Stroke Center, and is a leading provider of emergency heart and stroke care.

Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) licensure.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), BCLS Instructor, or CPR certification must be obtained within 30 days of the employment start date.
• Associate degree, certificate, or vocational school graduate.

Responsibilities

• Provide focused nursing care for patients with complex needs, including administering medications, managing lines or drains, and assisting with cardiac monitoring or respiratory support.
• Observe patients for changes in condition, including heart rhythm, oxygen levels, and neurological signs, and escalate concerns promptly.
• Document timely and accurate updates to support care-team coordination in a high-acuity environment.
• Help patients and families understand complex conditions and recovery steps.
• Work with registered nurses, providers, and specialists to stabilize patients and guide them from intensive care toward recovery.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
• Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
• Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree