LPN

TriStar Summit Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,307 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, dental, &/

Vision & behavioral health benefits

401(k) plan with match

Job summary

TriStar Summit Medical Center in Nashville is seeking a licensed practical nurse/ licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN) to deliver focused nursing care for patients with complex needs, including medication administration and monitoring lines or drains. You will work closely with RNs and specialists to transition patients from intensive care toward recovery.

The role requires an LPN/LVN license, BCLS certification within 30 days of start date, and an Associate Degree or equivalent.

Qualifications

• LPN/LVN (Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse).
• BCLS or BCLS Instructor, or CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Associate Degree, Certificate, or Vocational School Graduate.

Responsibilities

• Providing focused nursing care for patients with complex needs by administering medications, managing lines or drains, and assisting with interventions such as cardiac monitoring or respiratory support.
• Closely observing patients for subtle changes in status and escalating concerns quickly to support early intervention.
• Documenting timely, accurate updates that help the care team coordinate effectively in a high-acuity environment.
• Helping patients and families understand complex conditions and recovery steps with clarity and comfort.
• Working closely with RNs, providers, and specialists to stabilize patients and guide them through the transition from intensive care toward recovery.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in nursing or vocational nursing

Job description

Job Summary

As a Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) at HCA Healthcare, you’ll play a key role in delivering safe, high‑quality care that puts patients first. Your clinical skills, attention to detail and compassionate presence help create healing experiences and support a team committed to the care and improvement of human life.

Responsibilities

• Providing focused nursing care for patients with complex needs by administering medications, managing lines or drains, and assisting with interventions such as cardiac monitoring or respiratory support.
• Closely observing patients for subtle changes in status (e.g., shifts in heart rhythm, oxygen levels, or neurological signs) and escalating concerns quickly to support early intervention.
• Documenting timely, accurate updates that help the care team coordinate effectively in a high‑acuity environment.
• Helping patients and families understand complex conditions and recovery steps with clarity and comfort.
• Working closely with RNs, providers, and specialists to stabilize patients and guide them through the transition from intensive care toward recovery.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

TriStar Summit 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 benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Well‑being 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 well‑being 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.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

TriStar Summit is a 230+ bed comprehensive facility that serves Davidson, Wilson, and surrounding counties. The hospital includes a Level III Trauma Center and offers a full array of acute care services, including cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics/spine, rehabilitation, and women’s services. It is an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI and a Primary Stroke Center.

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.