LPN Med Surg

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital; Fort Walton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition assistance and certification support

401(k) plan with a matching contribution

Free counseling and referral services

Job summary

HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital seeks a Full-Time LPN MedSurg nurse in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. In this role, you will provide focused nursing care by managing medications and observing patient status in a collaborative environment. The position offers a range of comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and financial support for education, retirement plans, and well-being services. Primary qualifications include an LPN certificate, with no prior experience required. Join a dynamic team that emphasizes patient care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment.
• Obtain IV Therapy within 90 days of employment.
• LPN/LVN certification is required.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide focused nursing care for patients with complex needs.
• Observe patients for changes and escalate concerns quickly.
• Document accurate updates to coordinate with the care team.
• Assist patients and families in understanding conditions and recovery.
• Work with RNs and specialists to guide patients through recovery.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

IV Therapy

Education

Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse Certificate

Job description

Job Summary

As a LPN MedSurg‑FT‑Days, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn – whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

• 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.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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.