Licensed Vocational Nurse - LVN

TEEMA; Terrell (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA seeks an experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to deliver specialized nursing care in an inpatient behavioral health setting. The role involves administering medications, educating patients, and maintaining accurate documentation within a six-month contract.

Shifts include Day, Evening, and Night, with scheduling based on staffing needs. Must hold an LVN license and have at least two years of nursing experience, able to work with patients with complex medical and behavioral health

Qualifications

• Current and valid LVN license is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.
• Ability to work with individuals with complex medical, mental health, and behavioral health needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and support to patients with complex medical, mental health, and behavioral health needs.
• Administer medications and prescribed treatments per established protocols.
• Provide medication education to patients as appropriate.
• Complete accurate and timely nursing documentation.
• Perform computer-based data entry and maintain patient records.
• Follow facility SOPs, policies, and directives.
• Maintain compliance with state standards, rules, regulations, and accreditation requirements.
• Participate in required facility training and orientation.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Documentation

Data entry

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license

Job description

We are seeking experienced Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to provide nursing care within an inpatient behavioral health setting. The LVN will perform advanced vocational nursing duties and provide care, treatment, and support to individuals with complex medical, mental health, and/or behavioral health needs.

This is a 6-month contract opportunity with multiple shifts available.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care and support to patients with complex medical, mental health, and behavioral health needs.

Administer medications and prescribed treatments in accordance with established protocols.

Provide medication education to patients as appropriate.

Complete accurate and timely nursing documentation.

Perform computer-based data entry and maintain required patient records. Full training will be provided.

Follow all facility Standard Operating Procedures, policies, and directives.

Maintain compliance with applicable state standards, rules, regulations, and accreditation requirements.

Participate in all required facility training and orientation.

Requirements

Current and valid Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.

Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.

Ability to work effectively with individuals who may have complex medical, mental health, and/or behavioral health conditions.

Schedule

Days: Sunday through Saturday, based on staffing needs.

Available shifts include:

Day Shift: 6:45 AM - 3:15 PM

Evening Shift: 2:45 PM - 11:15 PM

Night Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Shifts may alternate based on facility staffing needs.