Licensed Vocational Nurse

Beacon Behavioral Partners; Crowley (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Short-term disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

The Maples Clinic in Fort Worth, Texas is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to support day, night, or PRN shifts. You will provide basic patient care under RN supervision, administer medications, and document thoroughly in a behavioral health setting.

Join a physician-driven organization with a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing team support. Texas LVN license and BLS are required; experience in behavioral health is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Active Licensed Vocational Nurse in Texas.
• Minimum 1 year LVN experience, behavioral health preferred.
• BLS certification.
• CPI certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic patient care under RN supervision.
• Take vital signs and administer medications.
• Prepare patients for exams and document information thoroughly.
• Educate patients on self-care and safety.
• Ensure accurate clinical notes and timely documentation.
• Follow MD orders and assist with procedures.
• Monitor and store medications properly.

Skills

Vital signs

Medication administration

Patient education

Documentation

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Active Texas LVN license

BLS certification

CPI certification

Job description

The Maples is in search of aLicensed 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, including 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