Licensed Practical Nurse

HCA Healthcare; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

HCA Florida West Surgical Specialists in Pensacola, FL is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our patient‑focused care team on a full‑time, day shift. This role supports efficient patient flow, accurate charting, and compassionate, high‑quality care.

You will assist providers, monitor vitals, manage lab tests and referrals, and educate patients on medications and procedures in a busy surgical setting.

Qualifications

• Accredited practical nursing program completed.
• Active LPN license in Florida.
• Minimum of 2 years hospital or clinic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage efficient flow of patients including screening and vitals.
• Notify patients of test results and follow‑up appointments; educate on medications.
• Manage patient records and chart entries; post lab/test results.
• Schedule tests and referrals; obtain pre‑authorizations as directed.
• Assist provider with exams and preparation for physicals.
• Coordinate prescriptions with pharmacy and notify patients.
• Monitor inventory and supplies.

Skills

LPN license

Clinical experience

Patient care

Education

Practical nursing degree

Job description

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Job Summary And Qualifications

Full time (Monday - Friday, day shift), no nights, no on‑call, no weekends, no holidays.

Seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) for our practice who provides clinical expertise to ensure all patients receive high quality, efficient care. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do.

What you will do in this role

• You will manage efficient flow of patients including screening, preparation for exam, instructing patients on collection of any necessary samples/tests, and obtaining vitals
• You will notify patients of test results and follow‑up appointments and instruct patients and families about medications and treatment instructions
• You will manage patient records including chart entries and posting lab/tests and examination results
• You will schedule tests and treatments including arranging referrals to a specialist and obtaining pre‑authorizations when directed by the provider
• Assist provider with physical exams and in preparation for physicals
• Contact pharmacy to order prescriptions and notify patients
• Control inventory and monitoring of supplies
• Record health history of patients and note abnormal conditions for physicians
• Respond to and screen telephone calls for referrals to nurse or physician
• Triage patients to ensure productive departmental flow

What Qualifications you will need

• A degree from an accredited school of practical nursing is required.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a hospital or clinic setting is preferred
• Must be licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse following state regulations

Benefits

HCA Florida West Surgical Specialists, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 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
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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