LPN PRN

HCA Healthcare; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Wellbeing support

Time away from work

Savings and retirement resources

Education support

Additional benefits

Job summary

HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital is seeking an LPN/LVN to provide focused nursing care and compassionate support in our Sarasota, Florida unit. You will administer medications, monitor patients with complex needs, manage lines or drains, perform IV therapy, and assist with interventions while coordinating with RNs and specialists.

This role emphasizes patient education, timely documentation, teamwork, and helping patients progress from acute care toward recovery in a high‑quality,

Qualifications

• Active LPN/LVN license in Florida or equivalent
• BCLS certification required or within 30 days of employment
• IV Therapy certification required or within 30 days of employment

Responsibilities

• Provide focused nursing care for patients with complex needs, including meds administration and monitoring
• Observe patient status and escalate concerns promptly to support early intervention
• Document timely, accurate updates to coordinate care
• Educate patients and families on conditions and recovery steps
• Collaborate with RNs, providers, and specialists to transition patients from ICU toward recovery

Skills

Nursing care

Patient monitoring

Team collaboration

Education

LPN/LVN license

Vocational school graduate

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity.

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 30 days of employment start date
• LPN/LVN licensed practical or vocational nurse
• Vocational school graduate

No Travel Required

No experience required.

Benefits

HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors 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.

Located in beautiful Sarasota County, Florida, our 155‑bed hospital has been delivering exceptional care since 1967.

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.