Licensed Vocational Nurse

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#: BD-673-32 LVN

• 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 2–3 weeks; Monday–Friday 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 (Monday–Friday),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.