Licensed Vocational Nurse -LVN | Behavioral Health

• Pay Rate: $44/hour
• Pay Schedule: Weekly pay with benefit options
• Shift Availability:
  • 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
  • Double Weekends 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM & 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM
• Location: Lubbock, TX
• Assignment Length: 6-month minimum contract with option to extend

• Deliver routine and emergency nursing care, treatment, and training in accordance with established standards and care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments via oral, rectal, internal, and injectable routes, following physician orders and facility protocols.
• Collaborate closely with Registered Nurses (RNs), Physicians, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs), and Physician Assistants to support comprehensive patient care.
• Conduct rounds, home visits, and provide nursing services across various locations within the facility as assigned.
• Demonstrate proficiency in technical nursing tasks and procedures in compliance with state regulations and facility standards.
• Perform basic and routine nursing duties while progressively developing advanced clinical competencies under the guidance and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Monitor individuals’ weight, dietary intake, feedings, and vital signs; assess health status following treatments and procedures.
• Educate and instruct direct support professionals on post-treatment and post-procedure monitoring, utilizing standardized instruction tools (e.g., post-sedation observation guidelines).
• Accurately and timely document all nursing care, treatments, and observations in the individual’s medical record (electronic or paper), in alignment with facility policies.
• Respond effectively to emergency situations to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals and staff.
• Adhere strictly to infection control, safety, and risk management protocols.
• Collect laboratory specimens and perform designated screening tests as requested.
• Ensure proper positioning of individuals prior to treatments and assist or instruct staff in safe turning and repositioning techniques as needed.
• Maintain readiness of medical supplies by ensuring units are adequately stocked, inventoried, and prepared in advance of procedures or treatments.

• Active Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in the State of Texas, or a compact state recognized through the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
• Current CPR certification
• Valid government-issued photo identification

• A minimum of 2 years of direct care nursing experience
• Substantial knowledge of:
  • Nursing techniques, procedures, and standards of care
  • Healthcare laws, regulations, and compliance requirements
  • Medical diagnoses, treatment modalities, and accepted clinical practices
  • Community health and nursing care principles
  • Program regulations and facility procedures
• The ability to interact respectfully, compassionately, and effectively with individuals with developmental disabilities and interdisciplinary team members
• Knowledge of emergency response procedures and emergency equipment, including CPR, with the ability to assess and respond appropriately in urgent situations
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to assess clinical situations and determine appropriate courses of action
• Proficiency with computers and healthcare-related software systems
• Demonstrated skill in patient care, treatment delivery, and clinical documentation
• Ability to prepare, maintain, and manage medical records, including electronic health record systems once trained
• Clear and professional communication skills, with the ability to educate and instruct others effectively
• Physical capability, strength, and flexibility to safely perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

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