Licensed Vocational Nurse Jobs in San Antonio, TX
Licensed vocational nurses in San Antonio earn a metro median of about $30 an hour, and University Health alone lists LVN clinic openings across University Hospital and the Robert B. Green Campus. Here are the current LVN openings, followed by who is hiring and how to get licensed in Texas.
Current licensed vocational nurse Openings in San Antonio, TX
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Licensed Vocational Nurse Work in San Antonio
In San Antonio, LVN work splits between hospital floors and a large web of outpatient clinics. University Health posts ambulatory LVN roles in specialty clinics such as interventional cardiology and digestive health, Baptist Health System hires LVNs for its physician network offices, and the Encompass Health rehabilitation hospital on Cinnamon Hill Drive hires LPN and LVN staff. Senior living campuses such as The Village at Incarnate Word on Broadway add PRN shifts.
The military and veteran population shapes the market too. The Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital on Merton Minter Boulevard says it is always hiring LVNs, and St. Philip's College runs an LVN/Military to ADN track for military-trained medical personnel moving into civilian nursing. Texas uses the LVN title, not LPN, so search for both when you look for work.
Top San Antonio Employers Hiring Licensed Vocational Nurses
These San Antonio employers post LVN roles on their own careers sites:
- University Health - posts LVN Ambulatory roles at $19.55 to $33.25 an hour and LVN clinic supervisor roles up to $35.10.
- Baptist Health System - hires LVNs for day-shift physician office roles in its Baptist Medical Network.
- South Texas Veterans Health Care System - the Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital is always hiring licensed vocational nurses through USAJOBS.
- Encompass Health - the rehabilitation hospital on Cinnamon Hill Drive hires LPN and LVN staff.
- The Village at Incarnate Word - the Broadway senior living campus hires PRN LVNs for its DeMatel House skilled nursing unit.
Licensed Vocational Nurse Salaries in San Antonio
- Entry level: about $20 to $26 an hour for new LVNs, especially in clinic roles.
- Experienced: roughly $27 to $33 an hour, around the metro median of about $30.
- Senior and lead: about $34 to $37 an hour or more for clinic supervisors and specialty roles.
These are estimates based on 2025 federal wage data for the San Antonio-New Braunfels metro, where the middle 80 percent of LVNs earn about $24 to $37 an hour, and on ranges posted by local employers. Hospital and night-shift roles usually pay more than clinic work, and federal VA jobs follow a government pay scale.
How to Become a Licensed Vocational Nurse in San Antonio
You need to finish a vocational nursing program approved by the Texas Board of Nursing, then pass the NCLEX-PN. The Board also requires every applicant to complete the Nursing Jurisprudence Exam and submit fingerprints for a criminal background check. Locally, St. Philip's College offers a 12-month, full-time Vocational Nursing certificate at its MLK campus on the east side, approved by the Board of Nursing. Galen College of Nursing on IH-10 West and the Baptist Health System School of Health Professions also run vocational nursing programs.
What the Job Involves
LVNs work under the direction of registered nurses and physicians. Daily tasks include taking vital signs, giving medications, changing dressings, collecting samples, rooming clinic patients, documenting care in the electronic record and reporting changes in a patient's condition. In rehab and long-term care, LVNs often handle medication passes for a full hall of residents.
Skills Employers Look For
- A current Texas LVN license or multistate compact license
- BLS certification, with ACLS for some hospital units
- Accurate medication administration
- Electronic health record charting
- Clear communication with RNs, physicians and patients
- Bilingual English and Spanish, a plus in many San Antonio clinics
Career Path and Advancement
Many San Antonio LVNs move into clinic lead or supervisor roles, which University Health posts at higher pay. The bigger step is becoming a registered nurse: the St. Philip's College LVN to ADN mobility program and the Galen College LVN to ADN bridge let working LVNs earn an RN license, opening the higher-paying hospital roles across the Medical Center.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it LVN or LPN in Texas?
Texas uses the title Licensed Vocational Nurse. The role is the same as a licensed practical nurse in most other states, and both titles take the NCLEX-PN exam. Job postings in San Antonio may use either term.
How long does it take to become an LVN in San Antonio?
The Vocational Nursing certificate at St. Philip's College runs 12 months full time, Monday through Friday. After graduating you still need to pass the NCLEX-PN and the Texas Nursing Jurisprudence Exam before you can work as an LVN.
How much do LVNs make in San Antonio?
The metro median is about $30 an hour based on 2025 federal wage data, with most LVNs earning between about $24 and $37. University Health posts ambulatory LVN roles at $19.55 to $33.25 an hour.
Who licenses LVNs in Texas?
The Texas Board of Nursing licenses LVNs. It requires the NCLEX-PN, the Nursing Jurisprudence Exam and a fingerprint-based criminal background check for every applicant.
Is there a nursing path for military medics in San Antonio?
St. Philip's College runs an LVN/Military to ADN Mobility Program aimed at LVNs and military-trained medical personnel moving toward an RN license. Check the program's admission rules for which military training it accepts.
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