Licensed Vocational Nurse-MedSurg Nights

Salary Not Available Position range in Cooke County $41k - $54k Per Year Licensed Vocational Nurse-MedSurg Nights North Texas Medical Center

Occupation:

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

Location:

GAINESVILLE, TX - 76240

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Night/Graveyard Shift

Posted:

01/06/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

05/15/2026

Expires:

06/24/2026 Job #: 16954775 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education 1 Year at College or a Technical or Vocational School Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Shift Night / Graveyard Shift Benefits Help for . Provides direct and indirect patient care in the medical-surgical setting. Communicates with physicians, supervisor, and co-workers as appropriate about changes in patient's clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Ability to perform a head-to-toe assessment on all patients and reassessments as per policy.

This includes:

adults and general patient population. Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management. Ability to revise plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment and evaluate overall plain daily for effectiveness. Ability to perform waived testing (point-of-care testing, glucometers) per Clinical Laboratory's and the resident care unit's policies and procedures. Ability to interpret results of waived tests; take appropriate action on waived test results. Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care of patient's age. Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition. Follows the six (6) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors. Reinforces a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate. Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills. Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services to level licensure. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skill necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served. Able to interpret data about the patient's status in order to identify each patient's age specific needs and provide care needed by the patient group. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors. Supports a culture of quality and safety. Consults other departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patient's needs. Communicates appropriately and clearly to Nurse Director/Supervisor, co-workers and physicians. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with Case Management regarding both in hospital and post discharge needs. Documentation meets current standards and policies. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

BASIC SKILLS

Basic computer skills

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

High School diploma or equivalent (GED) Current LVN license in the State of Texas Current BLS Certification IV competency certified ACLS Certification within 90 days

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Strong written and verbal communication skills Additional languages a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to lift 50 lbs alone and 150 lbs with assistance May be required to assist with patients or equipment up to 500 lbs. Ability to push, pull, lift, bend, kneel twist and reach above shoulder level. Qualifications Education Required High School or better. Licenses & Certifications Required IV Certification Basic Life Support LVN Preferred ACLS Equal Opportunity Employer Must be able to pass a drug test and background check. Pay will be discussed with the employer, depending on experience. NTMC is a tobacco and drug free workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Full time and part time employees are offered benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance and Life Insurance. MetLife and short-term disability are optional. Retirement plan is a 403B through Fidelity with a match into a 401K from the hospital. Job seekers with a felony conviction will be considered on a case by case basis.