Acute Care LPN

TriStar Centennial Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic healthcare team at an established facility known for its commitment to patient care. As an Acute Care Licensed Practical Nurse, you will provide essential care to patients with diverse needs, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based practices. This role offers a supportive environment for continuous learning and professional growth, with access to various educational programs. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, retirement plans, and employee assistance programs. Make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients while advancing your career in a rewarding and collaborative setting.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Free counseling services

Flexible spending accounts

Referral services

Consumer discounts

Colleague recognition program

Qualifications

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
• Collaborate with RN and care team for comprehensive care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, evidence-based care to patients.
• Assist with procedures and document care in medical records.

Skills

Patient Care

Basic Cardiac Life Support

IV Certification

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

Job description

Description

Sign-On Bonus available for external candidates!

Are you looking for a place to deliver the excellent care patients deserve? At TriStar Centennial Medical Center, we support our colleagues in their roles. Join our team as an Acute Care Licensed Practical Nurse and access programs to assist with every stage of your career.

Benefits

TriStar Centennial Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career, and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage, as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.

• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

• Referral services for child, elder, and pet care; home and auto repair; event planning; and more.

• Consumer discounts through Abenity and other providers.

• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.

• Education assistance (tuition, student loans, certification support, dependent scholarships).

• Colleague recognition program.

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage, and leaves of absence).

• Employee Health Assistance Fund offering free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Are you a continuous learner? With more than 94,000 nurses throughout HCA Healthcare, we are one of the largest employers of nurses in the United States. Education is key to excellence! As a majority owner of Galen College of Nursing, which joins Research College of Nursing and Mercy School of Nursing as educational facilities within the HCA Healthcare family, we make it easier and more affordable to gain certifications and job skills. Apply today for our Acute Care Licensed Practical Nurse opening and continue to learn!

Job Summary and Qualifications

This is a 36-bed acute care unit that is a great place to prepare you to perform at the top of your license. Cares for a variety of patients with chronic and acute illnesses while specializing in peritoneal dialysis. This unit works closely with other department leaders to help you reach your desired specialty.

The Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) delivers high-quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services. In collaboration with the RN and other members of the care team, the LPN/LVN provides individualized, comprehensive care consistent with the scope and standards of the specialty.

What you will do in this role:

• Provide direct, evidence-based care to patients as directed by the physician or RN.

• Assist with procedures, monitoring, or other functions as directed.

• Perform lab and procedural tests within the LVN/LPN scope of practice, after demonstrating competency.

• Document the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.

• Serve as a resource to department staff, students, and volunteers to help deliver quality patient care.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN).

• Licensed Practical Nurse with IV Certification (LPN IV) must be obtained within 60 months of employment start date.

TriStar Centennial Medical Center is a 740+ bed comprehensive facility. We offer medical and surgical programs, including behavioral health and 24-hour emergency services. Our specialties include heart and vascular, imaging, neurosciences, oncology, orthopedics, pediatrics, rehabilitation, sleep disorders, and women's services. We are an affiliate of TriStar Health. Our campus includes The Children's Hospital at TriStar Centennial, Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute, TriStar Centennial Heart & Vascular Center, TriStar Centennial Women's Hospital, and other specialized institutes.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, we spent an estimated $3.7 billion on charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.