LVN – Pediatric Psych (Telephonic/Portal-Based Care)

Location

Dodson Medical Office Building

Department

Psychiatry

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours: 40

Summary

The Licensed Vocational Nurse will provide skilled, patient-centered care within a telephonic and portal-based practice model, based out of Dodson Specialty Clinic and supporting pediatric psychiatric patients and their families through MyChildren's portal messaging and phone-based communication rather than in-person visits. This role is ideal for an LVN who thrives in a structured, non-visit-based environment and wants to apply strong clinical judgement and psychiatric or general nursing experience in a low physical demand, high communication setting. The LVN will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and Practice Manager, following the established plan of care and medical plan of treatment, with an emphasis on clear documentation, sound triage decisions, and responsive family communication across a pediatric psychiatric population ranging from early childhood through young adulthood.

The Licensed Vocational Nurse will deliver competent and skilled care to patients and families according to their identified needs. This care is delivered under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and is guided by the established plan of care, and the medical plan of treatment. The Licensed Vocational Nurse will deliver care with a team-orientation, an emphasis on good customer relations; sound clinical judgement and appropriate decision-making abilities that take into consideration evidenced based practice.

Schedule

Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm

Friday - WFH - Remote 8a - 2p

• Experience / Education
• 1 years of direct nursing experience.
• 4+ years of lpn experience highly preferred
• Epic experience highly preferred
• Pediatric - Psych experience highly preferred
• Associate's in nursing.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or met the educational requirements to test for licensure.

Certification/Licensure

1. Current permit or license to practice vocational nursing in the State of Texas

2. Current BLS

3. Valid Driver's License required

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.