LVN Staff, Psychiatry Clinic

Cook Children's Health Care System; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's Health Care System in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse for the Psychiatry department at the Dodson Medical Office Building. The LVN will work under RN supervision to provide skilled care aligned with individualized care plans.

The LVN must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program, hold TX LVN licensure, and maintain current BLS certification; a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or met the educational requirements to test for licensure.
• Current permit or license to practice vocational nursing in the State of Texas.
• Current BLS.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, deliver competent care according to the plan of care and medical treatment.
• Provide team-focused, customer-oriented care with sound clinical judgement.

Skills

Nursing license

BLS certified

Driver's license

Education

LVN licensure in Texas

Job description

Location:

Dodson Medical Office Building

Department:

Psychiatry

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

40

Summary:

The Licensed Vocational Nurse will deliver competent and skilled care to patients and families according to their identified needs. This care is delivered under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and is guided by the established plan of care, and the medical plan of treatment. The Licensed Vocational Nurse will deliver care with a team-orientation, an emphasis on good customer relations; sound clinical judgement and appropriate decision-making abilities that take into consideration evidenced based practice.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or met the educational requirements to test for licensure
• Current permit or license to practice vocational nursing in the State of Texas
• Current BLS
• Valid Driver's License required

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.