LVN Staff, Genetics Clinic
- BLS
- Driver's license
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open licensed practical nurse jobs in Texas post a median of $28.87 an hour, the middle half $27–$31, across 255 jobs that state their pay. Licensed practical nurses employed in Texas earn a median of $29.92 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth reported 131 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 9,150,249 hours worked: 2.9 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
What Texas law says about nurse staffing and overtime
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- Limits on mandatory overtime: Hospitals may not require nurses to work mandatory overtime or use on-call time as a substitute, with exceptions for disasters, declared emergencies, unforeseen events and procedures in progress (covers registered and vocational nurses in hospitals). Tex. Health & Safety Code § 258.003 (source: Tex. Health & Safety Code § 258.003)
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About the job
Location
Medical Office Building-Fort Worth (750 8th Ave)
Department
Genetics
Shift
First Shift (United States of America)
Standard Weekly Hours
40
Summary
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 - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program or met the educational requirements to test for licensure
- Current permit or license to practice vocational nursing in the State of Texas
- Current BLS
- 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.
Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.
From Cook Children's's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Cook Children's
Cook Children's Health Care System is a not-for-profit pediatric health system with a medical center in Fort Worth, a physician network and more than 60 (source: Cook Children's, About Cook Children's) primary, specialty and urgent care locations in Texas. Source: Cook Children's, About Cook Children's
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