Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Telemetry, Full-Time Nights

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) works in Telemetry at Texas Health Fort Worth in Fort Worth, Texas. This is a full-time night position, working 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM for 36 hours per week, with weekend and holiday requirements. The LVN collaborates with the healthcare team to support patient care, administers medications and performs technical procedures, and collects and reports patient data to an RN to contribute to individualized care planning. The role emphasizes critical thinking, safety standards, professional accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program.
Six months in an acute care hospital setting or completion of a THR residency program.
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license upon hire.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification before providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 90 days.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Training within 90 days and maintained annually.
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification within 90 days and 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 an RN, contributing 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.