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LPN Acute Cardiopulmonary

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.

Posted Oct 2

Pay
Not posted
Shift and hours
Days
Unit and setting
Acute Cardiopulmonary · Hospital LPN Acute Cardiopulmonary
License
LPN or LVN license
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
LPN or LVN license
License
LPN or LVN license (LPN/LVN) Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse
Certification
Basic Cardiac Life Support, BCLS Instructor, or CPR within 30 days of employment start dateAfter hire · must be obtained within 30 days of employment Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor, or CPR must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
Education
Associate Degree, Certificate, or Vocational School Graduate Associate Degree, or Certificate, or Vocational School Graduate

What it pays

Tuition assistance
Offered
Loan repayment
Offered

Benefits

  • Benefitscomprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine coverageComprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
  • Benefitswellbeing support with free counseling and referral servicesWellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
  • Benefitspaid time off, paid family leave, short- and long-term disability, and leaves of absenceTime away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
  • Benefits401(k) plan with 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service
  • Benefitseducation support including tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and Galen College of Nursing partnershipEducation support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
  • Benefitsfertility, family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, auto and home insurance, and legal counseling
More benefits (14)
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Adoption assistance
  • Family leave
  • 401(k) matching
  • Loan assistance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Student Loan Assistance

The role and schedule

Day to day
providing focused nursing care by administering medications, managing lines or drains, and assisting with cardiac monitoring or respiratory support
Day to day
observing patients for subtle status changes and escalating concerns quickly
Day to day
documenting updates in a high-acuity environment Documenting timely, accurate updates that help the care team coordinate effectively in a high-acuity environment
Day to day
helping patients and families understand complex conditions and recovery steps Helping patients and families understand complex conditions and recovery steps with clarity and comfort
Day to day
collaborating with RNs, providers, and specialists to stabilize and transition patients Working closely with RNs, providers, and specialists to stabilize patients and guide them through the transition from intensive care toward recovery
Weekends
Weekends required
Details
230+ bed comprehensive facility TriStar Summit is a 230+ bed comprehensive facility.
Details
Level III Trauma Center We include a Level III Trauma Center.
Details
Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI We are an Accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI.
Details
Primary Stroke Center We are a Primary Stroke Center.

The workplace

TriStar Health logo
TriStar Health
Health system employer

Recruiting posts for TriStar Health point to a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates, Med/Surg RNs included, plus shift differentials and premiums on top of base pay. Hermitage sits about 13 miles east of downtown Nashville, and the WeGo Star from…

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  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
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  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

On your path

Cardiac is a specialty you move into. Start on tele or stepdown; cath lab and CVICU usually come later.

Original listing

Posted on TriStar Health’s careers page.

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Ready for a role that supports your unique calling in patient care and fits your life? At TriStar Summit Medical Center, you’ll find clear pathways to advance backed by our unmatched nationwide transfer policy that lets you grow your career when the time is right for you. With mentorship opportunities, clinical education courses, professional certification support, and educational assistance, you will have all the resources you need to build the career of a lifetime.

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.

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.

"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

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our LPN Acute Cardiopulmonary 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.

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