Licensed Vocational Nurse

Arkansas Psychiatric Clinic PA; Crowley (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

The Maples Clinic in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse for Day, Night, or PRN shifts to join our growing behavioral health team. You will provide essential patient care under RN supervision, perform routine nursing duties, and ensure accurate documentation while maintaining patient comfort and safety.

Eligible candidates will hold an active Texas LVN license, have at least 1 year of LVN experience (behavioral health preferred), and participate in ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Active Texas LVN license.
• Minimum 1 year experience as LVN, behavioral health experience preferred.
• BLS certified; Basic Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic patient care under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Takes vital signs and documents results.
• Administers medications and monitors effects.
• Prepares patients for exams and assists with procedures.
• Educates patients on self-care and coordinates with the care team.
• Maintains accurate and thorough clinical documentation.

Job description

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Licensed Vocational Nurse

REG FULL TIME Crowley, TX, US

The Maples is in search of a Licensed Vocational Nurse for Day, Night, or PRN shifts to become a part of our team, providing support to The Maples Clinic located in Fort Worth, Texas.

Who We Are

The Maples is a growing network of physician-driven psychiatric practices with over 25 years of management experience within the behavioral health industry. Committed to reducing the barriers and burdens that come with owning private practice, Beacon fully manages administrative responsibilities while allowing practices to maintain clinical autonomy. This approach allows physicians to focus on what they do best – taking care of patients.

The Maples now guides practices across Louisiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas. Partner clinics leverage access to an expansive network of over 400 staff members, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurse practitioners, mental health therapists and recreational therapists at the forefront of the industry. Its experienced and forward-thinking physician advisory board provides clinicians with a supportive community for building best practices and sharing insights for an enhanced patient experience.

Why work for us?

At The Maples, the Licensed Vocational Nurse receive a competitive salary. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance; matching contributions to a 401(k) plan; short-term disability insurance; paid holidays; accrued paid time off; and a range of additional valuable benefits.

What does the Licensed Nurse do? (including but not limited to)

As a Licensed Vocational Nurse, you are responsible for providing basic patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse, including taking vital signs, administering medications, preparing patients for exams, collecting specimens, assisting with procedures, educating patients on self-care, and documenting patient information thoroughly; all while maintaining clear communication with the healthcare team and patients.

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities (including but not limited to)

• Participates in the planning, coordinating, and documenting of total patient care in conjunction with the multidisciplinary treatment team


• Accurately reports and records the client’s condition and care, including signs and symptoms which may be indicative of change


• Accurately monitor skin assessments with proper documentation and reporting of changes


• Completes, maintains, and documents accurate and relevant clinical notes


• Ensures timely and accurate clinical documentation for all nursing clinical services provided


• Participation in education, in-services, and other training and meetings as needed


• Facilitates appropriate nursing action(s) in response to administrative directives and a changing healthcare environment


• Ensures all MD orders are followed and documented accordingly during the assigned shift


• Manages medication administration, monitoring, and proper storage of medication and complies with all medication management policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing


• Must have active Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of Texas.


• Minimum of 1 year experience as an LVN, experience in behavioral health care preferred


• Certification in Basic Life Support


• Certification in non-violent crisis intervention