Licensed Vocational Nurse NIGHTS (7p-7a)

Acadia; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in behavioral healthcare is seeking a compassionate LVN to provide essential nursing care in a supportive environment. This role involves monitoring patient health, administering medications, and ensuring the comfort and safety of patients in a dedicated psychiatric facility. With over 40 years of experience, this organization values continuous improvement and high-quality care. Join a team committed to promoting wellness for individuals, families, and communities. If you are passionate about making a difference in mental health, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing school is required.
• Preferably one year of nursing experience in acute mental health.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient health and administer basic nursing care.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team.
• Document patient symptoms and medication administration accurately.

Skills

Patient Monitoring

Medication Administration

Therapeutic Communication

Nursing Process

Documentation Skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

One year of nursing experience in acute mental health

Tools

First Aid Certification

CPR Certification

De-escalation Training

Restraint Certification

Job description

Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice, as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.

Red River Hospital is the leading provider of inpatient and outpatient behavioral healthcare in Wichita Falls, TX. Our treatment services & specialized programs address drug and alcohol addiction and co-occurring mental illness.

Red River Hospital has been a leader in behavioral healthcare for over 40 years, providing superior healthcare treatment to the people, communities, and military installations we serve. We are a private inpatient 96 bed acute psychiatric facility dedicated to the treatment of behavioral health and substance abuse services. Located in Wichita Falls, Texas, Red River Hospital provides mental health and substance abuse treatment to the following populations:

• Dedicated military personnel
• Adults
• Seniors
• Adolescents (ages 12 through 17)

Our excellent staff is committed to the continuous improvement of behavioral healthcare by providing treatment opportunities that promote individual, family, and community wellness. As a team, we are dedicated to providing high quality, outstanding care and attending to the individual needs of each patient and their family in a caring and compassionate manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Monitor patient health and administer basic care utilizing the nursing process in assessing, planning and carrying out care plan objectives and goals.

Provide for the basic comfort of patient, implement nursing interventions identified in the plan of care that is individualized to their needs.

Apply appropriate interventions to progress the patient towards wellness and address maintenance of wellness.

Discuss the care provided with patient and listen to their concerns. Report status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors.

Keep records on patient health.

Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patient, visitors, coworkers and others involved in the patient's treatment in an effective manner.

Accurately administer medications per ordered note, document medication administration and reflect accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.

Maintain standards of professional nursing practice in accordance with facility policy and procedures, other external governing and credentialing bodies, performance improvement standards and psychiatric nursing standards.

Provide for the safe delivery of medication in accordance with policies and procedures, physicians orders and/or current practice.

Responsible for thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of the patient symptoms, responses and progress.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Prefer one year of nursing experience in acute mental health.

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

Current licensed LVN in State of Texas. First Aid, CPR, de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

SCHEDULE:

Nights, 7a-7p