Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

TEEMA; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA seeks a compassionate LVN in Lubbock, TX to deliver hands-on patient care with a focus on safety and comfort. The role balances high-acuity nursing tasks with steady hours and a predictable evening rotating schedule.

Responsibilities include medication administration, specialized care for gastrostomy and tracheostomy patients, and precise documentation in EHR systems. Collaboration with the care team is essential to achieve resident health goals.

Qualifications

• Active LVN license in Texas is required.
• Minimum 1 year of direct patient care; 2+ years preferred.
• Experience with gastrostomy tubes and enteral feedings.
• Tracheostomy care experience is required.
• Dependable, detail-oriented and adaptable to a dynamic care environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care and administer medications and treatments.
• Provide specialized clinical support for gastrostomy, tracheostomy, and catheter care.
• Perform accurate computer-based charting and data entry in EHR systems.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Advocate for resident safety and respond promptly to condition changes.

Skills

Direct patient care

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Interpersonal communication

Tech literacy

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Make a meaningful impact while building your skills in a supportive, team-driven environment. We are seeking a compassionate and clinically confident LVN who thrives in hands‑on patient care and values consistency, growth, and purpose. In this role, you will provide essential nursing services to residents with a variety of clinical needs, ensuring their comfort, safety, and dignity. This position offers a rare balance of high‑acuity skill application—such as tracheostomy and enteral care—with the stability of guaranteed hours and a predictable rotating schedule.

Key Duties

Direct Patient Care: Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care, including medication administration, specialized treatments, and patient education.

Specialized Clinical Support: Manage complex needs including gastrostomy tubes (enteral feedings), foley catheter care, and tracheostomy care.

Documentation & Technology: Perform accurate computer‑based charting and data entry, maintaining strict compliance with clinical and regulatory standards.

Collaborative Practice: Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless continuity of care and the achievement of resident health goals.

Safety & Advocacy: Act as a vigilant advocate for resident health, recognizing changes in condition and responding with clinical precision.

Required Qualifications

Licensure: Active LVN license in the state of Texas.

Experience: Minimum of 1 year of direct patient care experience (2+ years preferred).

Technical Skills: Proven experience with:

• Gastrostomy tubes and enteral feedings.
• Tracheostomy care.

Attributes: A dependable, detail-oriented approach with the ability to adapt to a dynamic care environment.

Desired Qualifications

Clinical Confidence: Ability to manage multiple patient needs independently while functioning as a supportive team member.

Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage with residents, families, and staff.

Tech Savvy: Comfortable with digital health records (full training will be provided for specific systems).

Location and Work Type

Location: Lubbock, TX

Ongoing Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM OR "Weekend Doubles" (2:00 PM – 10:00 PM and 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM).

Requirement: Every other weekend is required.