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Licensed Vocational Nurse Orthopedics Sports Medicine

Ascension Health

Waco, TXFull-time$23.95–31/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$23.95–31/hr
Location
Waco, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BLS Provider CertificationTexas LVN Credential Or LicenseNurse Licensure Compact License

Job overview

The Licensed Vocational Nurse in Orthopedics Sports Medicine provides clinical care and ongoing assessments, administers prescribed medications, performs laboratory tests and therapies, and guides patients and families through discharge instructions and self-care. The role is based at Providence Ortho & Sports in Waco and follows a full-time Monday-Friday schedule from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. LVN experience is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Clinical CarePatient AssessmentMedication AdministrationLaboratory TestingPatient Education

Qualifications

BLS Provider CertificationTexas LVN Credential or LicenseNurse Licensure Compact LicenseHigh School Diploma or One Year Applicable ExperienceLicensed Vocational Nurse Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Waco, TX

  • Facility: Providence Ortho & Sports

  • Department/Specialty: Providence Orthopedics Sports Medicine

  • Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

How you’ll make an impact in this role

  • Deliver attentive clinical care and ongoing assessments to safeguard patient well-being throughout treatment.

  • Administer prescribed medications safely while closely monitoring responses to prevent adverse reactions.

  • Perform essential laboratory tests and therapies to support prompt diagnosis and effective treatment plans.

  • Guide patients and families through clear discharge instructions, self-care routines and community resources to ensure lasting recovery.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

  • Required Credential(s):

  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

  • Licensed Clinical Practical/Vocational Nurse credentialed from the Texas Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Graduate of an accredited practical or vocational nursing program permit (GVN) obtained prior to start date or job transfer date is required-OR-Temporary or Current Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) license to practice in the state of Texas is required or must be obtained prior to hire or job transfer date-OR current home state license for multi-state license recognition through the Nurse Licensure Compact is required or must be obtained prior to hire or job transfer date.

Education

  • 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.

Additional Preferences:

  • Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) experience preferred

Benefits that help you thrive

  • 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

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

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Min Salary: 23.95

Max Salary 31.00

How this job compares

Set against the 877 open Licensed Vocational Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$23.95–31/hr
  • Texas median$25–32/hr159 hourly ranges
  • US median$30–36/hr473 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $27.48/hr, is close to the Texas median midpoint ($28/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Licensed Vocational Nurse hourly ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 382 open Licensed Vocational Nurse jobs in Texas and 877 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
Licensed Vocational Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median (310 postings).
Education
1 of the 877 open Licensed Vocational Nurse jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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