LVN - Correctional Health - Nights

About Us

JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, including John Peter Smith Hospital—a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County's only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based family medical residency program in the nation. The health network employs more than 7,200 people. Acclaim Multispecialty Group, the medical practice group of JPS Health Network, includes over 300 providers offering specialties ranging from primary care to general surgery and trauma. Our goal is to provide high-quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time.

As community stewards, we abide by three rules: Own it, Seek joy, and Don’t be a jerk. When working here, you're surrounded by passion, diversity, and dedication.

About the Role

The Licensed Vocational Nurse II is responsible for the total nursing care of assigned patients in accordance with provider's orders under the guidance and supervision of the nurse in charge.

Responsibilities

• Delivers quality nursing care to assigned groups of patients while minimizing the risk of infection, contamination, harm, or injury.
• Records patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitors, records, and reports symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.
• Conducts specified laboratory tests.
• Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Completes documentation to meet regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
• Provides patient education directed towards identified knowledge deficits.
• Guides, educates, and provides leadership as a preceptor to LVNs and non-licensed clinical staff, as directed.
• Participates in performance improvement process initiatives within JPS Health Network and assigned department.

Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Vocational Nursing.
• Current licensure to practice vocational nursing in the State of Texas by the Board of Nurse Examiners and must maintain licensure throughout employment.
• Current JPS recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and must be maintained throughout employment.
• ACLS within 3 months of hire (required in Emergency Department and Critical Care only).
• EKG test passed within 90 days of hire date and maintained throughout employment (required in Emergency Department and Critical Care only).
• Completion of Pediatric Life Support (PALS) within 90 days of hire and maintains credentialing throughout employment for the Emergency Department.
• Completion of unit-specific competency-based orientation program within 90 days, if applicable.
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification must be obtained within 6 weeks of employment (for Inpatient Women’s Services only).
• Approved Education and Training in Non-Violent Crisis De-escalation must be obtained within 90 days of hire date and maintained throughout employment for the Emergency Department.

Experience

• Licensed Vocational Nurse I: 0–1.99 years of relevant experience.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse II: 2–4.99 years of relevant experience.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse III: 5–9.99 years of relevant experience.
• Licensed Vocational Nurse IV: 10+ years of relevant experience.

Pay

Compensation is hourly.

Schedule

• Full-time position.
• Hours worked: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM.
• Shift worked: Night.

Location: 100 N. Lamar Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102, United States.