Licensed Vocational Nurse

Big Spring, TX - USA

Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 1 hour ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Adelphi is seeking dedicated and experienced Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to provide on-site nursing care at a residential behavioral health facility in Howard County Texas. The ideal candidate will provide direct patient care administer medications and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in a structured behavioral health setting.

Job Quick Facts:

Ref#: BDLVN

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Licensed Vocational Nurse

Location: Howard County TX

Facility Type: Behavioral Health Facility

Job Type: Full-Time Contract (6 Months)

Coverage: On-Site

Schedule:

Full-time 40 hours per week

Initial 23 weeks; MondayFriday daytime schedule including on-unit mentorship with a seasoned LVN

Regular schedule; Alternating shifts to meet facility staffing needs

Every other weekend off

Flexible start dates (MondayFriday)with a minimum of 5 business days required for pre-employment processing

Rate: $33$36/hr

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited LVN/LPN program

Active unrestricted LVN or LPN license in the State of Texas

Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience preferred

Experience in behavioral health or long-term care preferred

Must comply with agency & facility requirements including drug screening & FBI fingerprint background check

Must comply with agency and facility immunization requirements

Must complete all required facility and agency training requirements

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to patients in accordance with facility protocols.

Provide direct patient care including medication administration treatments and patient medication education.

Complete accurate and timely documentation of all patient care activities.

Perform computer data entry and other clinical tasks as required. (full training will be provided).

Comply with SOPs and all applicable regulatory standards (CMS Joint Commission agency and facility policies).

Collaborate effectively with RNs nurse managers and interdisciplinary care teams.

Carry out additional duties as assigned by nursing leadership.