Licensed Vocational Nurse Telemetry LVN

Methodist Healthcare System; Texas; On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Wellbeing support

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Job summary

HCA Healthcare, Methodist Hospital Northeast in Texas, is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) for the Progressive Care Unit (PCU). You will provide vigilant, high-level care to patients transitioning from the ICU and work with a skilled critical care team to improve outcomes.

You will administer medications, monitor vitals, and support families while coordinating with RNs and doctors to guide patients toward recovery.

Qualifications

• LPN/LVN licensed or eligible to practice in Texas.
• Graduate of a Vocational School or nursing program.
• Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and assist with ADLs for patients with complex needs.
• Monitor heart rate, oxygen levels, and neurological status; alert team as needed.
• Maintain clear, timely patient records to support safety and care.
• Educate patients and families to help them understand conditions and recovery steps.
• Collaborate with RNs and physicians to stabilize patients and support transitions from ICU.

Skills

Compassionate care

ADLs assistance

Vital signs monitoring

Education

LPN/LVN license

Vocational School Graduate

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Licensed Vocational Nurse Telemetry today with Methodist Hospital Northeast.

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

No Travel Required

Benefits

No experience Required Years of Experience

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.

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.

'The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient’s family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual.'- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

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.