PN LVN

Cook Children's Health Care System Henderson, TX, US

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Location:

Henderson Primary Care

Department:

Henderson Primary Care

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

Summary:

The LVN functions in collaborative practice with physician(s) and/or nurse practitioner(s) in physician practice or clinic setting. Provides ambulatory nursing care as directed by physician(s) and/or nurse practitioner(s), including patient and family focused assessment, intervention, and education. Skillfully and consistently performs daily clinical duties per established policy and procedure.

Education & Experience:

Graduation from an accredited school of vocational nursing.

Certification/Licensure:

Current license to practice vocational nursing in the State of Texas.
Current CPR certification.

Hours:

Monday to Friday: 8:00am o 5:00pm

About Cook Children’s:

Our not-for-profit organization is comprised of a flagship medical center in Fort Worth, Texas, a new medical center in Prosper, Texas, a physician network, home health company, surgery centers, health plan, health services, and health foundation. With more than 60 primary, specialty and urgent care locations throughout Texas, families can access our top-ranked specialty programs and network of services to meet the unique needs of their child. Cook Children's is honored to continually receive recognition for our outstanding efforts and outcomes in pediatric health care.

At Cook Children's, we're more than a health care system––we're your friends, neighbors and even family members. And we're parents too, so we can see the world through your eyes. We see what you're going through––and how we can help you and your child get the best care and support possible.

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.

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