Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Carlsbad, TX, United States
$33 to $36 USD / hour · Contract
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Job details
- Pay
- $33 to $36 USD / hour
- Job type
- Contract
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Adelphi is seeking Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to perform advanced vocational nursing work at a facility in Tom Green County, Texas. The ideal LVN will provide care and treatment to individuals with complex medical and behavioral health needs.
Job Quick Facts
- Ref#: BD-673-60
- Profession: Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Location: Tom Green County, Texas
- Facility Type: Residential Facility
- Job Type: Contract
- Contract Length: Minimum 6 months
- Shift/Schedule: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM, five days per week, with every third weekend off
- Start Date: November 16, 2026
- Rate: $33-36/hr
Requirements
- Completion of an approved LVN program
- Must be a licensed LVN and able to practice in Texas or a Nurse Licensure Compact state
- Preferably 1+ years in a behavioral health or residential care setting
- Current American Heart Association CPR certification
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Demonstrated computer and electronic health record (EHR) skills preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform advanced vocational nursing work.
- Provide for the care, treatment, and general welfare of individuals at the facility.
- Perform routine and advanced nursing tasks during assigned shifts.
- Administer medications and treatments orally, rectally, internally, or by injection.
- Collect specimens for laboratory work and perform health screenings.
- Monitor individuals for treatments and procedures.
- Provide education to individuals with specific health goals.
- Perform technical nursing procedures according to facility and state regulations.
- Instruct staff on providing care that supports medical needs.
- Assist staff with turning or repositioning individuals when administering treatments.
- Ensure that medical and treatment supplies are available.
- Maintain individuals’ medical records in the EHR or paper charts.
- Document and report pertinent observations and communicate information to the care team.
- Respond to emergencies and follow safety and infection control procedures.
- Work under limited RN supervision, using independent judgment.
- Maintain regular attendance and work assigned or rotating shifts as required.
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Skills
- CPR
- EHR
- Circulate information
- Infection prevention and control