Licensed Practical Nurse

Mission Health; Spruce Pine (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Employee Health Assistance Fund

Paid time off and family leave

Job summary

A healthcare organization located in Spruce Pine, North Carolina is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join their Progressive Care Unit. The role requires hands-on patient care, including medication administration and monitoring vital signs, while collaborating closely with doctors and nurses. Ideal candidates must have completed vocational school and hold a valid LPN/LVN license. This position offers support within a critical access hospital dedicated to community healthcare.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment start date.
• LPN/LVN license required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and assist with daily living activities.
• Monitor patients for changes and alert the team as needed.
• Maintain clear and accurate patient records.
• Support patients and families in understanding their medical conditions.
• Collaborate with RNs and doctors to ensure safe patient care.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Patient care

Medication administration

Monitoring vital signs

Communication with families

Education

Vocational School Graduate

Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse

Job description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Licensed Practical Nurse? At Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Blue Ridge Regional Hospital 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 protection 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 Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, 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 that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Job Summary And Qualifications

As a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at HCA Healthcare, you’ll play a vital role in providing vigilant, high-level care to patients transitioning from the ICU. You’ll help patients get stronger, avoid complications, and take steps toward healing. You’ll work closely with a skilled critical care team committed to improving lives every day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing hands-on care for patients with complex needs by administering medications, assisting with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), managing tubes and drains, and assisting with advanced monitoring.
• Monitoring closely for changes in heart rate, oxygen levels, or neurological status and quickly alerting the team to support early treatment.
• Keeping clear and timely records to help the team work together and keep patients safe.
• Helping patients and families understand their condition and feel supported as they navigate serious conditions and recovery steps.
• Working closely with RNs, doctors, and specialists to help patients stabilize and move forward from intensive care.

Qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• (LPN/LVN) Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse.
• Vocational School Graduate.

Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, is a community hospital serving Mitchell, Yancey, lower Avery and upper McDowell counties. Located in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, Blue Ridge Regional Hospital is a Critical Access Hospital operating 25 beds. Blue Ridge Regional Hospital offers medical specialties including emergency services, prenatal and postnatal obstetrical care, wound clinic, cardiac stress testing, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs, nuclear medicine, 3D mammography, endoscopy services, critical care, rehabilitation services and fitness center, cancer services, orthopedics, general surgical services, pediatrics and family medicine, and walk-in, non-emergency care at Mission My Care Now Spruce Pine.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

“Good people beget good people.” – Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family of 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Licensed Practical Nurse opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.