Licensed Practical Nurse

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Licensed Practical Nurse? At Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Blue Ridge Regional Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Air Med medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock.
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and other consumer discounts.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

As a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) in the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) at HCA Healthcare, you’ll play a vital role in providing vigilant, high‑level care to patients transitioning from the ICU. You’ll help patients get stronger, avoid complications, and take steps toward healing. You’ll work closely with a skilled critical care team committed to improving lives every day.

• Providing hands‑on care for patients with complex needs by administering medications, assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), managing tubes and drains, and assisting with advanced monitoring.
• Monitoring closely for changes in heart rate, oxygen levels, or neurological status and quickly alerting the team to support early treatment.
• Keeping clear and timely records to help the team work together and keep patients safe.
• Helping patients and families understand their condition and feel supported as they navigate serious conditions and recovery steps.
• Working closely with RNs, doctors, and specialists to help patients stabilize and move forward from intensive care.

• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Valid LPN/LVN license (North Carolina).
• Graduate of a vocational school program equivalent to LPN/LVN training.

Blue Ridge Regional Hospital, a member of Mission Health, serves Mitchell, Yancey, lower Avery and upper McDowell counties. Located in Spruce Pine, North Carolina, it is a Critical Access Hospital operating 25 beds and offers a variety of medical specialties.

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.