Licensed Practical Nurse Medical Surgical PRN

Company: Mission Hospital
Location: Hickory
Posted on: March 17, 2026

Job Description:

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Licensed Practical Nurse Medical Surgical PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Mission Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. 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: - 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 Mission Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following: - 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 and position. Mission Hospital, a member of Mission Health, an operating division of HCA Healthcare, located in Asheville, North Carolina, serves as the regional tertiary and quaternary care center in Western North Carolina and the adjoining region. Mission Hospital is licensed for 853 beds and is the region’s only trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and includes the only children’s hospital in Western North Carolina. Mission Hospital is also a Magnet® designated hospital for nursing excellence. 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. {{"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder}} If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Licensed Practical Nurse Medical Surgical PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today! 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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