Behavioral Health LVN: Patient Care & Crisis Intervention

Sun Behavioral Health Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

SUN Behavioral Houston is seeking an LVN/LPN to provide direct patient care in a psychiatric setting. You will perform assessments, administer medications, monitor vital signs, and support treatment plans under RN supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, de-escalation, compassion, and teamwork as part of a multidisciplinary team. Requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, LVN/LPN license in Texas, CPR certification, and compliance with HIPAA.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program with a LVN/LPN diploma.
• Current LVN/LPN license in the state of employment.
• CPR and de-escalation technique certification.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to care appropriate to condition and age of patient including pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric populations.
• Demonstrates ability to observe patient's behavior, mental status and activities.
• Demonstrates ability to follow the patient plans of care developed by the treatment teams.
• Demonstrates knowledge of medications, including psychotropic drugs, and their correct administration based on age and clinical condition.
• Demonstrates ability to perform and record patient vital signs, intake and output; notifies RN of changes.
• Demonstrates ability to provide general nursing care, including transferring patients and assisting with ADLs.
• Demonstrates ability to identify behaviors that require intervention and de-escalation.
• Demonstrates ability to escort patients for activities and tests.
• Demonstrates ability to document accurately and maintain patient safety checks.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Vitals & assessments

Psychiatric nursing

Patient safety

Communication

Education

LVN/LPN diploma

Texas license

Tools

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Job description

SUN Behavioral Houston is seeking an LVN/LPN to provide direct patient care in a psychiatric setting. You will perform assessments, administer medications, monitor vital signs, and support treatment plans under RN supervision.

The role emphasizes safety, de-escalation, compassion, and teamwork as part of a multidisciplinary team. Requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, LVN/LPN license in Texas, CPR certification, and compliance with HIPAA.