Pulmonary Renal Licensed Practical Nurse

LewisGale Regional Health System; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Salem is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse to deliver safe, high-quality patient care. The successful candidate will have clinical skills, attention to detail, and a compassionate presence. Responsibilities include focused nursing care for complex patients, observing changes in patient status, and providing clear communication to patients and families. Eligible candidates should be Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurses with vocational training or certification. Comprehensive benefits are offered, alongside a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be a Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse.
• Graduated from a vocational school or obtained a certificate.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide focused nursing care for patients with complex needs.
• Closely observe patients for subtle changes in status.
• Document timely, accurate updates for care coordination.
• Help patients and families understand complex conditions.
• Work with RNs and specialists for patient stabilization.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clinical skills

Compassionate presence

Education

(LPN/LVN) Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse

Vocational School Graduate, or Certificate

Tools

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Job description

Currently offering a sign‑on bonus up to $7,000. Stroke response times nearly half of the national average. Cutting-edge SPOT Technology that detects sepsis earlier than the human eye. An Enhanced Surgical Recovery program that reduces opioid prescriptions and post‑surgical readmissions. As a national learning health system, we’re transforming care delivery, advancing clinical outcomes, and empowering our nursing teams in a collaborative effort to give people a healthier tomorrow. Join us!

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.
• Vocational School Graduate, or Certificate.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.

Benefits

LewisGale 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.

Note

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

LewisGale Medical Center has provided quality healthcare services since 1909. We give patient’s access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 500+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in the Salem area. We specialize in heart and vascular care—including the latest advanced technology available through our designated Heart Center—as well as orthopedics and spine care, services for mental and behavioral health and cancer care.

At LewisGale Medical Center, our care‑like‑family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

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.

“The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient’s family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual.” – Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co‑Founder

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Pulmonary Renal Licensed Practical Nurse opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

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.