Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Psych / Intellectual Disabilities - Evening Shift

VyTalent Solutions; Carlsbad (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-One Benefits

Wellness PTO

Hotel Discounts

Loyalty Program

Referral Program

Working Advantage

Scrub Discount

Retirement Plans

Credentialing Support

Job summary

VyTalent Solutions is seeking an LPN/LVN III for a Government contract in Carlsbad, Texas. The role focuses on psychiatric care in a mental health setting, contributing to patient safety, wellness, and rehabilitation.

Schedule is 4p-12a, 5 days a week, with weekends and holidays as needed. The contract length is 26 weeks. A Texas LPN license (or compact) is required, with at least 1 year in psych and as an LPN.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as an LPN.
• At least 1 year of experience in Psych.
• Valid Licensed Practical Nurse license.
• Willingness to obtain Texas and/or compact licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provides psychiatric nursing care within scope of practice as an LVN/LPN, monitoring behavior, mood and mental status and reporting changes to the treatment team.
• Administers medications and documents responses while supporting mental health treatment and adherence to care plans.
• Maintains a safe behavioral health environment and assists with crisis intervention when needed.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

The right role can make all the difference in your career. At VyTalent Solutions, we support healthcare professionals with opportunities designed to meet today's workforce needs. We're currently looking for a LPN/LVN III for a Government contract.

Job Title: LVN/LPN: Psych

Location: Carlsbad, Texas

Setting: Psych / Intellectual Disabilities

Pay Range: $1400 to $1650 weekly

Schedule: 4p-12a x 5 days a week, Weekends and Holidays as needed

Contract Length: 26 weeks

Candidate Type: Local and traveler friendly

Requirements

• 1 years of experience as a LPN
• Qualified applicants MUST have at least 1 years of experience in Psych
• Valid Licensed Practical Nurse license
• Be willing to obtain Texas and/or compact licensure

Why Choose American Medical Staffing?

• Day-One Benefits:Medical, dental, and vision plans with no waiting period.
• Wellness PTO:Build 1 or 2 weeks of paid time off into your contract.
• Hotel Discounts:Save up to 60% on hotel bookings with access to 700,000+ discounted properties.
• Loyalty Program:Earn financial incentives automatically based on hours worked and assignment type.
• Referral Program:$500 for you and $500 for each referral after 450 hours--no limits
• Working Advantage:Access exclusive discounts on retail, entertainment, and travel.
• Scrub Discount:20% off all scrubs through our customized AMS store.
• Retirement Plans:401(k) options to help you plan for the future.
• Compliance & Credentialing Support:Let us handle the logistics so you can focus on patient care.

Responsibilities

As a healthcare professional in a Psychiatric facility, you'll play a critical role in serving a unique and often underserved patient population. Your care will directly impact patient safety, wellness, and rehabilitation. A few of the responsibilities include:

• Provides psychiatric nursing care within scope of practice as aLicensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), including monitoring patient behavior, mood, and mental status and reporting changes to the treatment team.
• Administers medications and documents patient responses while supportingmental health treatment, therapeutic interventions, and adherence to individualized care plans.
• Maintains a safe and structuredbehavioral healthenvironment by observing patients for safety risks, supporting de-escalation efforts, and assisting with crisis intervention as needed.

American Medical Staffing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or any other non-merit factor.