Here at Methodist Healthcare, our everyday decisions are founded on compassion. Apply today and join a team that is dedicated to serving others in need.
We want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a variety of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans along with some unique benefits including:
·Student Loan Repayment Program
·Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs
·Paid Time Off
·Flexible Spending Accounts
·Moving, mortgage, and real estate assistance
·100% matching 401k based on years of service
·Identity Theft Protection discounts
·Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options
·Adoption Assistance
·Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Our Licensed Viocatuional Nurses have access to a variety of resources to help you reach your goals including:
A comprehensive orientation process
Valuable mentorship from specialty specific educators
Leadership development programs
State-of-the-art units equipped with the latest technologies in patient care
What You Will Do In Your Role:
The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) is an integral part of the health care team. The Licensed Vocational Nurse performs those functions assigned and supervised by the Registered Professional Nurse (RN). The LVN will be assigned to care for patients with multiple needs under the supervision of a RN. (See addendum #1 for OB-LVN duties.) All GVN’s or LVN’s hired into the Methodist Healthcare System will be expected to complete the IV class within 60 days of hire.
Methodist Hospital opened in 1963 as the first hospital in the now internationally acclaimed South Texas Medical Center. With over 800 beds, Methodist Hospital offers a broad range of specialties including cardiology, oncology, bone marrow transplants, emergency medicine, neurosciences, maternity care, gynecology and orthopedics. We are proud to be the largest provider of the lifesaving ECMO Program in San Antonio, are home to the largest robotics program in the world, and our Adult Blood Cancer and Stem Cell Transplant unit has become the first program to receive FACT Accreditation in North America.
As the flagship hospital, and most comprehensive medical care facility of Methodist Healthcare, we appreciate the support and recognition we receive from the community. We’ve recently been named the No.1 Best Regional Hospital by the U.S. News and World Report for 2019-20. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care possible for our patients, which is proven by our consecutive Grade A Leapfrog Hospital Safety scores. In addition, Methodist Hospital not only received a Primary Stroke Center designation from The Joint Commission, but has also received a Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from DNV GL Healthcare, designating the facility as offering the most advanced stroke treatment available in a given geographic area. For more information, please visit our website at www.sahealth.com and select Methodist Hospital under Locations.
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are actively interviewing so apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Position Qualifications:
1. Education:
A. High school graduate or equivalent required.
Graduation from a program of vocational nursing.
Previous experience is desirable, but not required.Graduate of a vocational nursing school.
2. Experience:
A. No specific clinical experience required
3. Specific Requirements:
Currently licensed as a vocational nurse or practical nurse in Texas, in accordance with law and regulation, or current active Graduate Vocational Nurse (GVN) “temporary permission to practice” permit.
Certified in BLS
Clinically proficient in vocational nursing skills, demonstrating knowledge of the development needs of adult and geriatric patients.
Preferred: ACLS, IV Certification as mandated by state of practice.
Able to deal tactfully with patients, families, physicians, and employees.
