LVN Staff

CCMC Cook Children's Medical Center; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for the Emergency Department on the Third Shift. The role provides high‑intensity, collaborative pediatric emergency care, coordinating with physicians, APPs, and RNs to perform rapid assessments, interventions, and procedural skills.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited LVN program, Texas LVN license, and BLS (PALS preferred).

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited LVN program.
• 1+ year of clinical experience in pediatric or ambulatory setting.
• Texas LVN license in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-intensity emergency nursing care in pediatric ED.
• Perform rapid patient assessments and clinical interventions.
• Execute procedures as delegated by healthcare team while following safety protocols.

Skills

Clinical experience

Team collaboration

Education

Graduation from LVN program

Tools

BLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Location: Medical Center - Fort Worth Department: Emergency Dept Shift: Third Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 36

Summary:

The Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse functions in a high-intensity, collaborative practice alongside physicians, advanced practice providers (APP), and registered nurses within the Emergency Department setting. In this role, the nurse provides specialized emergency nursing care through patient-focused assessments, clinical interventions, and the execution of critical procedures as delegated by the healthcare team. They are responsible for skillfully and consistently performing clinical duties while maintaining strict adherence to established emergency protocols, safety policies, and procedural standards.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing
• 1+ year of clinical experience in a pediatric or ambulatory setting
• Current, valid license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the State of Texas
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, PALS

About Us:

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.

Promise, a strong word with deep meaning that everyone understands—especially kids. This is the foundation of our organization and what drives us to blaze new trails in medical care, research, advanced technology, as well as programs and initiatives that benefit children who may not otherwise have access to quality health care. Every day our employees come to work with the intention of keeping our Promise. It's the guiding principle that helps our patients and their families get better and stay healthy. As a member of our Cook Children's team, you can be an important part of making that happen.