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

Texas Health Resources•Fort Worth, TX

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) works in Med Surg at Texas Health Fort Worth. This full-time night position is scheduled for 36 hours per week, from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM, with weekend and holiday requirements. The LVN collaborates with the healthcare team to support patient rounding, education, risk reduction, and individualized care planning, while providing safe medication administration and proficient technical procedures. The role requires critical thinking, adherence to national safety standards, professional accountability, and collaboration with peers and support staff. The LVN also contributes to continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and applying evidence-based practices. Texas Health Fort Worth is an 851-bed, Magnet-designated, full-service hospital offering a range of advanced services and certified programs. The organization highlights nursing education, research and innovation, a strong Unit Based Council, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for growth.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program.
Six months in an acute care hospital setting or completion of the Texas Health Resources residency program.
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) licensure 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.