Licensed Vocational Nurse Med Surg LVN

Methodist Healthcare System; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Education support

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Methodist Healthcare System seeks an LVN/LPN to contribute to safe, high-quality patient care. You will administer medications, monitor patients, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a busy hospital environment.

Requirements include graduation from a Vocational Nursing program and an active Texas LVN license. Prior experience is preferred; we support ongoing education and professional certification.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Vocational Nursing program.
• Active LVN/LPN license in Texas.
• One year of applicable experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide focused nursing care, administer meds, manage lines/drains and assist with interventions.
• Monitor patients for status changes and escalate concerns for early intervention.
• Document timely updates to coordinate care in a high-acuity setting.
• Educate patients and families with clarity on conditions and recovery steps.
• Collaborate with RNs, providers and specialists to guide transitions toward recovery.

Skills

LVN/LPN license (Texas)

Nursing care

Medication administration

Patient education

Education

Vocational Nursing program

Tools

EHR documentation

Job description

Ready for a role that supports your unique calling in patient care and fits your life? At Methodist Hospital Texsan, youll find clear pathways to advance backed by our unmatched nationwide transfer policy that lets you grow your career when the time is right for you. With mentorship opportunities, clinical education courses, professional certification support, and educational assistance, you will have all the resources you need to build the career of a lifetime.

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) at HCA Healthcare, youll 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 60 days of hire date.

Benefits

• 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

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Methodist Hospital Texsan is a 120 bed acute care hospital. We remain one of South Texas's premier heart and orthopedic hospitals. We are certified in chest pain and heart failure with comprehensive cardiac services. Our orthopedic services, including the Joint Replacement Academy and the Center for Spine, hold some of the best clinical results in the industry. We achieve this by using state-of-the-art technology, such as our robotics program.

Methodist Hospital Texsan is the first hospital in San Antonio to receive the Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Chest Pain Certification. We were awarded the Heart Care Center National Distinction of Excellence. This is the highest recognition a hospital can receive. Our ICU was awarded the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence. We are also recognized as a Level IV trauma center. Our 30 bed Inpatient Rehab Unit has received the Rehabilitation Stroke Certification from the Joint Commission. Methodist Hospital Texsan has been deemed one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare for 3 years in a row. We were a recipient of the 2019 Guardian of Excellence Award® by Press Ganey.

Join our record setting team today!

"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

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Licensed Vocational Nurse Med Surg LVN opening.

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.