Licensed Practical Nurse Spine Unit

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Do you want to be appreciated daily? Our nurses are celebrated for being on the front line and empathetic toward patients. At Mission Hospital, our nurses set us apart from any other healthcare provider. We are seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse for the Spine Unit to join our healthcare family.

• 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 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.

Learn more about employee benefits.

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

At Mission Hospital, our nurses play a vital part. We know that every nurse’s path and purpose is unique. Do you want to create your own personal career path in nursing? HCA Healthcare is your career destination! Our scale makes it possible for nurses to create the career path that fits their life – for life – and empowers their passion for patient care.

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.

• 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.

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• (LPN/LVN) Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse.
• Vocational school graduate.

Mission Hospital is located in Asheville, North Carolina. This is Mission Health’s flagship hospital, licensed for 815 beds. Mission Hospital has been recognized by Health grades as one of America’s 50 Best Hospitals from 2020‑2023 and holds a Leapfrog Safety Grade of “A.” It also earned the prestigious Magnet® Designation in November 2020.

We are interviewing candidates for our Licensed Practical Nurse Spine Unit 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.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care