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The Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse functions in a high-intensity, collaborative practice alongside physicians, advanced practice providers (APP), and registered nurses within the Emergency Department setting. In this role, the nurse provides specialized emergency nursing care through patient-focused assessments, clinical interventions, and the execution of critical procedures as delegated by the healthcare team. They are responsible for skillfully and consistently performing clinical duties while maintaining strict adherence to established emergency protocols, safety policies, and procedural standards.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited school of vocational nursing
• 1+ year of clinical experience in a pediatric or ambulatory setting
• Current, valid license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the State of Texas
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, PALS

About Us:

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.