Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Prologic Consulting Inc; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Denton State Supported Living Center seeks 8 qualified LVNs to join its Medical Services Department on a 6-month contract in Denton, Texas. Provide advanced nursing care to residents with complex medical and behavioral health needs, with emphasis on medication administration and meticulous documentation.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of nursing experience, a valid LVN license, and the ability to work in a structured healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.
• Experience with complex medical, intellectual disability, mental health or behavioral health needs is advantageous.
• Strong medication administration and clinical documentation skills.
• Ability to work in a structured healthcare environment.
• HHSC immunisation requirements must be met.
• HHSC drug screening must be completed successfully.
• Fingerprinting and background checks must be completed.
• Facility-specific and HHSC-required training must be completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to individuals residing at the facility.
• Administer medications and prescribed treatments per procedures.
• Educate patients on medications and treatments where appropriate.
• Monitor patients' health conditions and report significant changes to medical staff.
• Maintain accurate nursing records and clinical documentation.
• Perform computer-based data entry related to patient care and facility operations.
• Follow established SOPs and healthcare regulations.
• Ensure compliance with ICF-IID, DSSLC, and HHSC standards.
• Support the overall health, safety, treatment, and well-being of residents.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Clinical documentation

Education

LVN license

Job description

Denton, United States | Posted on 11/11/2026

Denton State Supported Living Center is seeking 8 qualified and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to join its Medical Services Department on a 6-month contract.

The successful candidates will provide advanced vocational nursing care to individuals with intellectual disabilities and complex medical, mental health, and behavioural health needs.

The ideal candidates must have strong clinical skills, medication administration experience, and the ability to deliver quality patient care in a structured healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to individuals residing at the facility.
• Administer medications and prescribed treatments in accordance with established procedures.
• Educate patients on medications and treatments where appropriate.
• Monitor patients' health conditions and report significant changes to the appropriate medical personnel.
• Maintain accurate and timely nursing records and clinical documentation.
• Perform computer-based data entry related to patient care and facility operations.
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures and healthcare regulations.
• Ensure compliance with ICF-IID regulations, DSSLC policies, and Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) standards.
• Support the overall health, safety, treatment, and well-being of residents.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) licence.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant nursing experience.
• Experience providing care to individuals with complex medical, intellectual disability, mental health, or behavioural health needs is an advantage.
• Strong medication administration and clinical documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a structured healthcare environment.
• Must comply with HHSC immunisation requirements.
• Must successfully complete the required HHSC drug screening.
• Must undergo and successfully complete the required fingerprinting and background checks.
• Must complete all facility-specific and HHSC-required training.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly Pay: $40–$42 per hour.
• Contract Duration: 6 months.
• Work Schedule: 40 hours per week.
• Shift Duration: 8 hours per shift.
• Total Weekly Hours: 40 hours.

Available Shifts

There are 8 openings across the following shifts:

• Morning Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM (3 openings).
• Evening Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM (5 openings).

Shifts operate Sunday through Saturday.

Shift schedules may alternate based on facility staffing requirements.

Candidates must indicate their preferred shift during submission.