Licensed Vocational Nurse - Pediatrics - Night Shift

Job Description

Job Description

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Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Pediatric Specialty Hospital

Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas | Dallas, Texas

Make an Impact Beyond Traditional Bedside Nursing

Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas is seeking compassionate and dedicated  Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to join our clinical team.

Our LVNs care for children and adolescents with  complex medical, rehabilitation, behavioral health, and neurodevelopmental needs . This is an opportunity to build your clinical experience in a specialty hospital environment while working alongside RNs, physicians, therapists, behavioral health professionals, and other members of an interdisciplinary care team.

If you're an LVN who enjoys hands-on patient care, values teamwork, and wants to make a meaningful difference for patients and families, we want to meet you.

What You'll Do

As an LVN, you'll provide safe, compassionate nursing care under the supervision of an RN, APRN, or physician while supporting each patient's individualized plan of care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide direct nursing care to pediatric patients with medical, rehabilitation, behavioral, and neurodevelopmental needs.
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately within the LVN scope of practice.
• Monitor patients for changes in medical condition, behavior, and overall status.
• Recognize and promptly communicate changes or concerns to the supervising RN or provider.
• Participate in the implementation of individualized nursing and interdisciplinary care plans.
• Reinforce patient and family education regarding medications, conditions, treatments, and coping strategies.
• Support patients experiencing behavioral or emotional challenges using approved de-escalation and behavioral support techniques.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, nurses, physicians, therapists, and other members of the care team.
• Promote a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment for patients with developmental and behavioral needs.
• Support continuity of care and safe patient transitions.
• Follow established infection prevention, patient safety, and emergency response protocols.
• Accurately and promptly document nursing care, patient observations, interventions, and responses in the electronic health record.
• Advocate for patients by communicating their needs and concerns to the appropriate RN or provider.
• Participate in quality and patient safety initiatives throughout the hospital.

What We're Looking For

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) program required.

Experience

• 1–2 years of pediatric nursing experience preferred , particularly in an acute care environment.
• Inpatient, rehabilitation, acute care, or post-acute hospital experience preferred.
• Experience caring for patients with  medical, behavioral health, developmental, or neurodevelopmental diagnoses strongly preferred .

Licensure & Certifications

• Current  Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the State of Texas required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
• ACLS certification required per unit requirements.
• PALS certification required per unit requirements.
• De-escalation training must be completed within 30 days of hire.
• Required licenses and certifications must remain current and in good standing throughout employment.

What Will Help You Succeed

We're looking for LVNs who bring:

• Strong foundational bedside nursing and medication administration skills.
• Sound clinical judgment and the ability to recognize and report changes in patient condition.
• Compassion and patience when caring for children with complex needs.
• Confidence working in a fast-paced and highly collaborative clinical environment.
• Strong communication skills with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• The ability to remain calm and communicate effectively during behavioral or medical situations.
• A commitment to patient safety, accurate documentation, and high-quality nursing care.

Why Nexus Children's Hospital – Dallas?

Our patients often require more than traditional pediatric nursing care. They may have a combination of  medical complexity, rehabilitation needs, behavioral challenges, and neurodevelopmental conditions , creating an environment where LVNs can expand their skills and make a significant impact.

You'll work as part of an interdisciplinary team committed to helping every patient achieve greater stability, independence, and quality of life.

Ready to bring your LVN experience to a team doing meaningful work? Apply today to join Nexus Children's Hospital – Dallas.