Licensed Vocational Nurse

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide on-site nursing care at a residential behavioral health facility in Howard County, Texas. The LVN will deliver direct patient care, administer medications, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in a structured behavioral health setting.

The ideal candidate will have an active Texas LVN license, 2+ years of nursing experience, and be prepared for day shifts with on-unit mentorship.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Direct patient care

Medication administration

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate LVN/LPN program

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Big Spring, United States | Posted on 08/20/2026

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:

• Specialty: Licensed Vocational Nurse
• Facility Type: Behavioral Health Facility
• 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

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.