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Job Description
Licensed Practical Nurse in
Hickory Job Ref:
3111590176
Employer:
Network Company Name:
Transylvania Regional Hospital
Industry:
Healthcare other
Job Type:
Full Time
State:
North Carolina
City:
Hickory
Zip Code:
28601
Post Date:
05/23/2026 Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Licensed Practical Nurse? At Transylvania 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. Job Summary and Qualifications 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.
Your responsibilities will include:
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 What qualifications you will need: Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
(LPN/LVN) Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse
Vocational School Graduate Benefits Transylvania 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 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. Transylvania Regional Hospital , a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, is a full-service community hospital serving Transylvania and the surrounding counties. Located in Brevard, North Carolina, the hospital offers 25 inpatient rooms and 10 transitional care unit rooms. Transylvania Regional Hospital offers comprehensive services representing a full spectrum of specialties. Transylvania Regional Hospital was recently named one of the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in the United States. 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. "Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Licensed Practical Nurse opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring! 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.
