Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Med Surg, Full-Time, Nights

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) works on the Med Surg unit at Texas Health Fort Worth, collaborating with the healthcare team to provide safe, high-quality patient care. The role supports hourly rounding, patient education, and risk reduction; administers medications and performs technical procedures; and collects and reports patient data to the RN to contribute to individualized care planning. The LVN uses critical thinking, follows national safety standards and organizational policies, and maintains professional accountability through goal setting and patient advocacy. The role also involves partnering with peers and support staff, adapting to changing needs, and contributing to continuous improvement through evidence-based practices. This is a full-time night position, 36 hours per week, with shifts from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM. Weekend and holiday requirements apply. The position is based at Texas Health Fort Worth in Fort Worth, Texas.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program.
Six months of experience in an acute care hospital setting or completion of the THR residency program.
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license upon hire.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification before providing independent patient care, maintained quarterly.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 90 days.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training within 90 days, maintained annually.
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within 90 days, maintained every two years.
High degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the healthcare team to support hourly rounding, patient education, and risk reduction.
Administer medications safely and perform technical procedures proficiently.
Collect and report patient data to the RN to contribute to individualized care planning.
Demonstrate critical thinking and adhere to national safety standards.
Maintain professional accountability through goal setting, advocacy, and policy compliance.
Partner with peers and support staff to enhance clinical competence and adapt to changing needs.
Identify inefficiencies and apply evidence-based practices to support continuous improvement.