LVN, PN

Cook Children's Health Care System; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children’s Health Care System in Henderson Primary Care seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join a collaborative team in an ambulatory pediatric setting. You will perform patient-focused assessments, clinical interventions and health education for children and families.

Required is graduation from an accredited LVN program, a valid Texas LVN license, and current BLS certification, with 0+ years of pediatric/ambulatory experience recommended.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited school of vocational nursing.
• 0+ years of clinical pediatric/ambulatory experience.
• Current Texas LVN license.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive ambulatory care in a physician practice or clinic.
• Perform patient-focused assessments and execute clinical interventions.
• Deliver health education to patients and families.
• Follow organizational policies and medical procedures.

Skills

Patient assessment

Ambulatory care

Pediatric care

Clinical nursing

Education

Graduated from an accredited vocational nursing program

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.