Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

TEEMA; Terrell (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA is seeking an experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide inpatient nursing care in a behavioral health setting in Terrell, Texas. This is a 6-month contract with multiple shifts and a structured orientation.

You will administer medications, educate patients, document care, and ensure compliance with facility procedures and regulatory requirements. Day, evening, and night shifts are available, with scheduling based on staffing needs.

Qualifications

• Current and valid LVN license.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals with complex medical or behavioral health needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients with complex medical and behavioral health needs.
• Administer medications and prescribed treatments per protocol.
• Provide medication education to patients as appropriate.
• Complete accurate and timely nursing documentation.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Documentation

Medication education

Regulatory compliance

Teamwork

Data entry

Education

LVN license

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Job ID: 89976 Location: Terrell, Texas

Overview

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.

What you will be doing

• 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.

What you must have

• 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.

Other Information

• 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.

• Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is an experienced LVN who is comfortable working in a structured behavioral health environment and providing compassionate, professional care to patients with complex needs. Candidates should be dependable, adaptable, and comfortable working within established clinical and regulatory guidelines.