Licensed Vocational Nurse Orthopedics

HCA Healthcare • San Antonio, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) at HCA Healthcare’s Methodist Hospital, you will help provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered nursing care. The position supports patients with complex needs, helping them through care and recovery in collaboration with registered nurses, providers, and specialists. Your clinical judgment, attention to detail, and compassionate communication contribute to patient outcomes and to the nursing team’s work.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing school.
• Active LVN nursing license in the state of Texas.
• Employees with an LVN Compact License must obtain a Texas LVN License within 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• One year of applicable experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide focused nursing care for patients with complex needs, including administering medications, managing lines or drains, and assisting with interventions such as cardiac monitoring or respiratory support.
• Observe patients for changes in condition, including changes in heart rhythm, oxygen levels, or neurological signs, and escalate concerns promptly.
• Document timely and accurate updates to support coordination among the care team.
• Explain complex conditions and recovery steps to patients and families clearly and compassionately.
• 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, long- and short-term 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, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and a partnership with 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed