Licensed Vocational Nurse Med Surg

Methodist Healthcare System; Texas; On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

Wellbeing and counseling

PTO and disability coverage

Tuition and certification support

Fertility and family-building benefits

Job summary

Methodist Hospital Northeast is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) to deliver focused nursing care in the Med-Surg unit. You will administer medications, monitor patients, and collaborate with RNs, physicians, and specialists to support safe transitions from intensive care toward recovery.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited Vocational Nursing program and an active Texas LVN license; a compact license holder must obtain the Texas license within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Vocational Nursing School.
• Active LVN license in Texas; compact license requires Texas license within 90 days.
• One year of applicable experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide focused nursing care for patients with complex needs.
• Administer medications and assist with interventions.
• Monitor patient status and escalate concerns promptly.
• Document timely updates to coordinate care.
• Collaborate with RNs, physicians, and team to guide transitions from ICU to recovery.

Skills

LVN/LPN Texas

Med/Surg

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Education

Vocational Nursing Diploma/Certificate

Active Texas LVN License

Job description

As a Licensed Vocational Nurse Med Surg, your voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. You'll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

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:

• Education: Graduate of accredited Vocational Nursing School
• Experience: One-year applicable experience preferred
• License: Active LVN Nursing License in the state of Texas. Employees with an LVN Compact License are required to obtain Texas LVN License within 90 days of hire date.

Benefits

Methodist Hospital Northeast, 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.

"Nurses are essential to the delivery of healthcare and serve as its foundation. At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to equipping nurses with the tools and resources they need to deliver exceptional patient care, championing the profession, and supporting the advancement of nursing’s future."

Erica Rossitto, MBA/HCM, BSN, RN, NEA-BC

Senior Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive

HCA Healthcare

Methodist Hospital Northeast is a 232 bed, full service hospital. We are home to the Joint Replacement Academy. We offer the latest treatment options for knee and hip pain. We house an impressive neurosurgical program. This program offers services from elective spine surgeries to advanced and comprehensive brain and spine care.

We are recognized by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association as a Certified Primary Stroke Center. We handle patients with urgency. We are acknowledged by the American College of Cardiology as an Accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCIa. All complaints are handled crucially. We are identified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for having a Pathway to Excellence Program. We dedicate resources to our employees. We have received the Mission: Lifeline® Bronze Receiving Quality Achievement Award. This is awarded for implementing specific quality improvements. These measures were outlined by the American Heart Association. The improvements impact the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks. This was outlined by the Texas Award for Performance Excellence. We have been nationally recognized by Leapfrog’s Hospital Safety Grade A.

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.