LVN Staff, Psychiatry Clinic

Cook Children's; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children’s in Fort Worth, TX seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join the Psychiatry Clinic.

Under RN supervision and the care plan, you will deliver skilled nursing care to patients and families, emphasizing teamwork, compassionate communication, and evidence-based practice.

Requires Texas LVN license, current BLS, and a valid driver’s license; strong customer relations and sound clinical judgment are essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or meet 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver competent nursing care to patients and families under supervision.
• Work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and the established plan of care.
• Demonstrate team orientation and strong customer relations while applying evidence-based practice.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Teamwork

Communication

Clinical judgement

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in Texas

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

## LVN Staff, Psychiatry ClinicApply: Fort Worth, TX: Full time: Posted Today: JR-119307**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.