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-673-58 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: $40/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.