LPN Acute Cardiopulmonary

TriStar Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Education support

Additional benefits

Job summary

TriStar Health is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) for acute cardiopulmonary care at TriStar Summit Medical Center in Nashville, TN. You will deliver safe, high‑quality nursing care, administer medications, monitor patients, and support families through recovery in a high‑acuity setting.

You will collaborate with RNs and specialists to stabilize patients and facilitate transitions from intensive care toward recovery, while meeting certification requirements and maintaining

Qualifications

• LPN/LVN licensed to practice nursing in the state
• BCLS/CPR certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Associate Degree, or Certificate, or Vocational School Graduate

Responsibilities

• Provide focused nursing care for patients with complex needs by administering medications, managing lines or drains, and assisting with interventions like cardiac monitoring or respiratory support
• Closely observe patients for changes in status (heart rhythm, oxygen levels, neurological signs) and escalate concerns quickly
• Document timely, accurate updates to help the care team coordinate in a high-acuity environment
• Help patients and families understand complex conditions and recovery steps with clarity and comfort
• Work closely with RNs, providers, and specialists to stabilize patients and guide them toward recovery from intensive care to less acute settings

Skills

LPN/LVN license

BCLS/CPR within 30 days

Associate degree/certificate

Education

Associate Degree or Certificate or Vocational School Graduate

Job description

As aLPN Acute Cardiopulmonary, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empoweredat every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives.Youllhelp shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Job Summary and Qualifications

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 that’s committed to the care and improvement of human life.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing focused nursing care for patients with complex needs by administering medications, managing lines or drains, and assisting with interventions like cardiac monitoring or respiratory support
• Closely observing patients for subtle changes in status — including 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

What qualifications you will need:

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

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare

TriStar Summit is a 230+ bed comprehensive facility. We serve Davidson, Wilson and surrounding counties. We include a Level III Trauma Center. We offer a full array of acute care services. These include cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics/spine, rehabilitation and women’s services. We are an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI. We are a Primary Stroke Center. TriStar Summit is a leading provider of emergency heart and stroke care.

If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our LPN Acute Cardiopulmonary opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team.

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.