Licensed Vocational Nurse (PRN)

The Recovery Village; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Job summary

Promises Behavioral Health in College Station, TX seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) to provide direct client care in medical detoxification and residential settings, aligned with nursing standards.

You will collaborate with health team members, manage medication orders, and support admission/discharge processes while maintaining HIPAA and patient confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of accredited LVN/LPN program required.
• Minimum 1 year experience in behavioral health or residential detox setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fulfillment of patient’s medical orders and address medical concerns.
• Triage medical concerns and administer medications as directed by physician.
• Monitor clients' self-administration of medications and injections as directed.
• Respond to medical emergencies and support psychiatric emergencies with the clinical team.
• Perform laboratory procedures from specimen collections as authorized.
• Record patient observations accurately and timely in records.

Skills

BLS/CPR

Behavioral health experience

Nursing process

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited LVN/LPN program

Associate or Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Promises Behavioral Health is seeking LVNs to join our Team in College Station, TX.

About Our Organization

This position supports one of the trusted behavioral health programs within the Advanced Recovery Systems family. Advanced Recovery Systems is the parent organization of Promises Behavioral Health, The Right Step, and The Ranch, bringing together established treatment brands with a shared commitment to expanding access to high-quality, evidence-based addiction and mental health care.

While you may work primarily with a specific facility or brand, you will be part of a larger, growing organization focused on improving patient outcomes, supporting our employees and strengthening the communities we serve.

JOB SUMMARY

TheLPN / LVNprovides professional, direct client care ina medicaldetoxification and residential program settingsin accordance withestablished program procedures. This position collaborates witheffortsof health team members andin accordance withthe nursing process and standards of care and practice.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee fulfillment of patient’s medical orders, address patient medical concerns.
• Triage medical concerns, administer medications and injections to patients as directed by directed physician.
• Monitors Client self-administration of medication.
• Serve as first line in any medical emergency andworkswith the clinicalteam inincidences of psychiatric emergencies.
• Perform laboratory procedures from specimen collections, as authorized.
• Record patient observations and activities in patient records accurately andtimelyin accordance withnursing standards and organizational policy andprocedure.
• Communicate with patients, physicians, nurses, and pharmacy staff.
• Oversee all aspects of admission/discharge process, including:
• Pre-screenofnew patients forappropriateness foradmission.
• Obtain physical assessment data and health history.
• Inventory and caring for patients’ personal possessions.
• Complete discharge paperwork.
• Provide quality assessments to client’s medication sheets and files todetermineif clients are receivingappropriate medicationin a timely manner, including proper destruction of medication.
• Follow all policies and procedureswith regard topatient information protection, including alcohol-drug patient confidentiality and HIPAA.
• Attend training on chemical dependency asrequired.
• Maintains and adheres toestablishedinfection control/employee healthprogram.
• Maintain anddemonstratesa current working knowledge of applicable clinical procedures and nursing care based on company policy and State and Federal guidelines.
• Maintainappropriate professionalboundaries with current clients, family members,referralssources and vendors.
• Additionalduties and responsibilities as assigned

Education:

• High school diplomaor equivalent required.
• Completion ofaccreditedLVN/LPN program,required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’sdegree, preferred.

Certifications:

• Current, valid LVN or LPN license.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.

Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year experience in behavioral health or residential detoxification program setting isrequired.

Enjoy a range of benefits, including a 401(k) plan, paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, and so much more!