Licensed Vocational Nurse Surgical Trauma

HCA Healthcare•Round Rock, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides focused nursing care for patients with complex needs in a high-acuity surgical trauma setting. The role includes administering medications, managing lines or drains, and assisting with interventions such as cardiac monitoring or respiratory support. The LVN observes patients for changes in heart rhythm, oxygen levels, neurological signs, and other indicators, escalating concerns promptly to support early intervention. The position also requires timely, accurate documentation, helping patients and families understand conditions and recovery, and collaborating with registered nurses, providers, and specialists to stabilize patients and support their transition from intensive care toward recovery. The role is at St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center, a 200-plus-bed acute-care facility in Round Rock, Texas. No travel is required, and no prior experience is required. Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date, and Trauma Care After Resuscitation must be obtained within one year of employment start date.

Requirements

Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN).
Associate degree, certificate, or vocational school graduate.
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Trauma Care After Resuscitation must be obtained within one year of employment start date.
No experience required.
No travel required.

Responsibilities

Provide focused nursing care for patients with complex needs.
Administer medications, manage lines or drains, and assist with cardiac monitoring, respiratory support, and other interventions.
Observe patients for changes in status, including heart rhythm, oxygen levels, and neurological signs, and promptly escalate concerns.
Document timely and accurate updates to support care-team coordination.
Help patients and families understand complex conditions and recovery steps.
Work with RNs, providers, and specialists to stabilize patients and support their transition from intensive care toward recovery.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine benefits.
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
Paid time off, paid family leave, disability coverage, and leaves of absence.
401(k) plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay, based on years of service.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan and flexible spending accounts.
Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and access to Galen College of Nursing.
Fertility and family-building benefits and adoption assistance.
Life insurance and supplemental health protection plans.
Auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.
Financial wellbeing resources, including preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial counseling.