Licensed Vocational Nurse Pediatrics and Family Medicine

Ascension

2 days ago

Lockhart, TexasFull TimeNursing

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Ascension as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in United States.

Key Responsibilities

provide the most up-to-date details during the hiring process.

provide the vital data necessary for accurate treatment and faster patient recovery.

provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process.

Requirements

Verify statement Employer does not participate in E

Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No weekends required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Ascension in United States.

Key Skills

Patient assessmentMedication administrationClinical safetyTherapeutic servicesDiagnostic testingPatient educationPediatricsFamily medicineNursingAthena

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Vocational Nurse Pediatrics and Family Medicine at Ascension a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Nursing registered nurse listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

This Nursing position at Ascension is open to registered nurse candidates.

Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Lockhart, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a registered nurse earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient assessment, Medication administration, Clinical safety, Therapeutic services, Diagnostic testing, Patient education, Pediatrics, Family medicine. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Nursing role.

Core responsibilities: The Licensed Vocational Nurse will perform patient assessments, administer medications, and conduct diagnostic tests to support clinical care. Additionally, they will educate patients and families on treatment plans to ensure successful transitions to home care.

Benefits package: Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage), HSA/FSA options, Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), Planning and hardship resources, Disability and life insurance, Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays, Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), Reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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