LPN Med Surg

HCA Healthcare; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital in Florida is seeking an LPN/LVN to provide focused nursing care for patients with complex needs. You will administer medications, monitor status, and support a high-acuity care team.

The role emphasizes clear communication with patients and families, timely documentation, and collaboration with physicians and specialists to guide patients from intensive care toward recovery. This position is on-site at our Fort Walton-Destin campus.

Qualifications

• BCLS must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• IV Therapy must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date.
• (LPN/LVN) Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse.
• Certificate.
• No Travel Required
• No experience Required Years of Experience

Responsibilities

• Providing focused nursing care for patients with complex needs by administering medications and managing lines.
• Monitoring patients for changes in status and escalating concerns promptly.
• Documenting timely updates to coordinate care in a high-acuity environment.
• Explaining conditions and recovery steps with clarity to patients and families.
• Collaborating with RNs, providers, and specialists to guide transitions from ICU toward recovery

Skills

BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support)

IV Therapy

Education

LPN/LVN License

Certificate

Job description

Strong staffing Support when it matters most. Technology and tools that streamline patient monitoring and communication to help you work more efficiently. Robust supply chains to keep you fully equipped. Ongoing clinical education to improve your skills. As a Registered Nurse at HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital you’ll have all the staffing support, technology and resources you need to deliver safe, high-quality care- so you can focus on what you do best.

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:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• IV Therapy must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• (LPN/LVN) Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse
• Certificate
• No Travel Required
• No experience Required Years of Experience

Benefits

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital, 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 (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital is a 267-bed hospital. We are a top-performing quality hospital. We have over 300 of the most respected and qualified physicians in the area. We offer an Advanced Primary Stroke Center and a Cancer Care Center. Our services include open-heart surgery and a wide range of specialties. We give advanced care to critically ill patients. We offer emergency services at our main emergency room (ER). We also have a pediatric ER and two freestanding ERs. Together, our team has an unwavering conviction to improve more lives in more ways.

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.

"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

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.