Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) - Med Surg, Full-Time Days

Texas Health Resources; Texas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

PTO

Medical

Dental

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health Fort Worth is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in Med Surg to join our team. The role supports hour rounding, patient education, and safe medication administration in a busy hospital environment.

We value confidentiality, teamwork, and adherence to safety standards. Full-time day shifts, 36 hours per week, with weekend and holiday requirements, offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within the Texas Health system.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program Required
• 6 Months in an acute care hospital setting or completion of THR residency program Required
• LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse Upon Hire Required
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support 90 Days Required
• CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training maintained annually 90 Days Required
• NIHSS - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification maintained every 2 years 90 Days Required
• A high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and ability to function in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with healthcare team to support hourly rounding, patient education, and risk reduction.
• Administers medications safely and performs technical procedures proficiently.
• Collects and reports patient data to RN, contributing to individualized care planning.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and adheres to national safety standards.
• Maintains professional accountability through goal setting, advocacy, and policy compliance.
• Partners with peers and support staff to enhance clinical competence and adapt to changing needs.
• Engages in continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and applying evidence-based practices.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Graduated from accredited vocational nursing program

LVN licensure

Job description

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Med Surg Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together

Work location: Texas Health Fort Worth - 1301 Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Work hours: Full-Time Days (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM) for 36 hours/week. Weekend and holiday requirements

Here’s What You Need

• Other Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program Required
• 6 Months in an acute care hospital setting or completion of THR residency program Required
• LVN - Licensed Vocational Nurse Upon Hire Required And
• BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required And
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support 90 Days Required And
• CPI - Crisis Prevention Intervention Training maintained annually 90 Days Required And
• NIHSS - National Institute of Health Stroke Scale Certification maintained every 2 years 90 Days Required
• A high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills and ability to function in a fast-paced environment.

What You Will Do

• Collaborates with healthcare team to support hourly rounding, patient education, and risk reduction.
• Administers medications safely and performs technical procedures proficiently.
• Collects and reports patient data to RN, contributing to individualized care planning.
• Demonstrates critical thinking and adheres to national safety standards.
• Maintains professional accountability through goal setting, advocacy, and policy compliance.
• Partners with peers and support staff to enhance clinical competence and adapt to changing needs.
• Engages in continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and applying evidence-based practices.

Additional perks of being a Texas Health LVN

• Benefits include 401k, PTO, medical, dental, Paid Parental Leave, flex spending, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment programs as well as several other benefits.
• Delivery of high quality of patient care through nursing education, nursing research and innovations in nursing practice.
• Strong Unit Based Council (UBC).
• A supportive, team environment with outstanding opportunities for growth.

Texas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital that has served the Fort Worth community since 1930. We offer advanced care in cardiovascular services, high-risk obstetrics, gynecology, neurosciences, sports medicine, and emergency medicine. Our hospital also features certified programs in Advanced Hip and Knee Replacement, Brain Tumor Treatment, Advanced Spine Care, and Advanced Palliative Care. We are also home to a kidney transplant program that underscores our high-acuity capabilities, and we support Graduate Medical Education (GME) to help train the next generation of physicians. Texas Health Fort Worth is Joint Commission-certified as a Comprehensive Cardiac Center, a Comprehensive Stroke Center, and a Level I Trauma Center. We are also a designated Magnet hospital and recognized as the Best Place to Have a Baby in Tarrant County. Texas Health Fort Worth continues to be a top choice in North Texas for emergency services, women’s health, cardiac care, and more.