LVN, PN

Cook Children's Health Care System; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse (LVN) at Cook Children's Health Care System works in a pediatric ambulatory setting within Henderson Primary Care, collaborating with physicians and NPs to deliver patient-focused assessments, interventions, and education. The role requires Texas LVN licensure and BLS certification, and follows organizational policies during daily clinical duties.

Schedule is First Shift, 36 hours per week, in a physician practice environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing.
• 0+ year of clinical experience in a pediatric or ambulatory setting.
• Current Texas LVN license and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-focused assessments, clinical interventions and health education in a pediatric ambulatory setting.
• Collaborate with physicians and nurse practitioners to deliver comprehensive care.
• Perform daily clinical duties in line with organizational policies and medical procedures.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing

0+ year pediatric/ambulatory clinical experience

Job description

Location: Henderson Primary Care

Department: Henderson Primary Care

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours: 36

Summary

The Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse functions in a collaborative practice alongside physicians and nurse practitioners within a physician practice or clinic setting. In this role, the nurse provides comprehensive ambulatory care by performing patient-focused assessments, executing clinical interventions, and delivering vital health education to patients and their families. They are responsible for skillfully and consistently performing daily clinical duties in strict accordance with established organizational policies and medical procedures.

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing
• Experience: 0+ year of clinical experience in a pediatric or ambulatory setting.

Licensure, Registration, or Certification

• Current, valid license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the State of Texas.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

About Cook Children's

Our not-for-profit organization is comprised of a flagship medical center in Fort Worth, Texas, a new medical center in Prosper, Texas, a physician network, home health company, surgery centers, health plan, health services, and health foundation. With more than 60 primary, specialty and urgent care locations throughout Texas, families can access our top-ranked specialty programs and network of services to meet the unique needs of their child. Cook Children's is honored to continually receive recognition for our outstanding efforts and outcomes in pediatric health care.

At Cook Children's, we're more than a health care system-we're your friends, neighbors and even family members. And we're parents too, so we can see the world through your eyes. We see what you're going through-and how we can help you and your child get the best care and support possible.

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Cook Children's is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.