Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) - Med Surg, Full-Time Days

Texas Health•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) works in Med Surg at Texas Health Fort Worth, providing patient care in collaboration with the healthcare team. The role includes supporting hourly rounding, patient education, and risk reduction; safely administering medications and performing technical procedures; and collecting and reporting 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 position also involves collaborating with peers and support staff, adapting to changing needs, and contributing to continuous improvement through evidence-based practices. This is a full-time day position, scheduled from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM for 36 hours per week, with weekend and holiday requirements. The role 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 required upon hire.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required before providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 90 days.
Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training required within 90 days and maintained annually.
National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required 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 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.