Inpatient Psychiatric LVN | Care & De-Escalation Leader

Oceans Healthcare; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Permian Basin in Midland, TX is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care within a multidisciplinary team focused on adult and senior mental health treatment. The LVN will participate in implementing the treatment plan, administering medications, and ensuring safe patient care in a fast-paced behavioral health setting.

Qualified candidates hold a Texas LVN license or Compact license, with a preference for at least one year of inpatient

Qualifications

• Current, valid LVN license in Texas or Compact license.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of inpatient hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers nursing care to assigned patients under supervision of RNs and follows unit protocol.
• Documents findings accurately in patient records and communicates results to care team.
• Performs nursing interventions and treatments per the individualized treatment plan.
• Performs bedside labs, wound care, and assists with activities of daily living as needed.
• Provides age-appropriate, culturally sensitive care and patient education.
• Administers medications safely per physician orders and facility policies.
• Transcribes orders, participates in chart audits, and supports continuity of care.
• Assists in precepting new staff and supports ongoing performance improvement.

Job description

Oceans Behavioral Hospital Permian Basin in Midland, TX is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide skilled nursing care within a multidisciplinary team focused on adult and senior mental health treatment. The LVN will participate in implementing the treatment plan, administering medications, and ensuring safe patient care in a fast-paced behavioral health setting.

Qualified candidates hold a Texas LVN license or Compact license, with a preference for at least one year of inpatient