Licensed Practical Nurse
Job Summary
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.
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 30 days of employment start date
- (LPN/LVN) Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse
- Vocational School Graduate
- No Travel 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 Information
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Join Our Team at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
Located in beautiful Sarasota County, Florida, our 155-bed hospital has been delivering exceptional care since 1967. Patients enjoy a coastal setting with resort-style treatment, and our colleagues thrive in a culture built on caring, integrity, and teamwork. We offer competitive salaries, benefits that support you at work and in life, and opportunities for growth.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- 155-bed hospital serving Sarasota and Manatee counties
- Founded in 1967 with a strong legacy of care
- Beautiful campus offering resort-style patient experience
- Recognized for excellence: Consistently ranked as an 'A' grade hospital for patient safety
- Surgical Care Excellence Award- Healthgrades
- America’s 100 Best for Joint Replacement- Healthgrades
- America’s 100 Best for Orthopedic Surgery- Healthgrades
- Rated 5 stars in more than 10 clinical specialties- Healthgrades
Application
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Licensed Practical Nurse opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing - apply today!
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.