Licensed Vocational Nurse

Ascension • Waco, TX

37d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves delivering hands-on nursing care, including medication administration, treatments, and routine assessments. The Licensed Vocational Nurse will support Registered Nurses by monitoring resident conditions and promptly reporting any changes. A key aspect of this position is building consistent, trusting relationships with residents and their families within a long-term care setting. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, compassionate, and committed to ensuring resident safety and comfort.

Requirements

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Long Term experience

Responsibilities

• Delivers hands-on nursing care, including medication administration, treatments, and routine assessments
• Supports RNs by monitoring resident conditions and promptly reporting changes
• Builds consistent, trusting relationships with residents and families in a long-term care setting

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED