Licensed Vocational Nurse (PRN)

Advanced Recovery Systems, LLC; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Medical, dental & vision coverage

Job summary

Promises Behavioral Health in College Station, TX is seeking licensed LVNs to join our medical detox and residential program. You will provide direct patient care, administer medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary health team.

This role emphasizes patient safety, HIPAA compliance, and maintaining nursing standards while supporting transitions through admission and discharge processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Graduation from an accredited LVN/LPN program is required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Active LVN/LPN license and current BLS/CPR certification.
• Minimum one year of experience in behavioral health or residential detox.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fulfillment of patient medical orders and address medical concerns.
• Triage medical concerns and administer medications and injections as directed.
• Monitor patient self-administration of medications.
• Serve as first line in medical emergencies and collaborate with the clinical team.
• Complete discharge paperwork and manage admission/discharge processes.
• Maintain patient records and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Communicate with patients, physicians, nurses, and pharmacy staff.
• Follow infection control practices and participate in required trainings.

Skills

Clinical nursing skills

Medication administration

Patient communication

HIPAA compliance

Infection control practices

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

LVN/LPN program completion

Associate's or Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

• Complete discharge paperwork.

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

The LPN / LVN provides professional, direct client care in a medical detoxification and residential program settings in accordance with established program procedures. This position collaborates with efforts of health team members and in accordance with the 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 and works with the clinical team in incidences of psychiatric emergencies.
• Perform laboratory procedures from specimen collections, as authorized.
• Record patient observations and activities in patient records accurately and timely in accordance with nursing standards and organizational policy and procedure.
• Communicate with patients, physicians, nurses, and pharmacy staff.
• Oversee all aspects of admission/discharge process, including:
• Pre-screen of new patients for appropriateness for admission.
• 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 to determine if clients are receiving appropriate medication in a timely manner, including proper destruction of medication.
• Follow all policies and procedures with regard to patient information protection, including alcohol-drug patient confidentiality and HIPAA.
• Attend training on chemical dependency as required.
• Maintains and adheres to established infection control/employee health program.
• Maintain and demonstrates a current working knowledge of applicable clinical procedures and nursing care based on company policy and State and Federal guidelines.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with current clients, family members, referrals sources and vendors.
• Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of accredited LVN/LPN program, required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree, 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 is required.

Benefits

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