Licensed Vocational Nurse - Psychiatric Unit

VetJobs; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night differential

Weekend differential

Weekend night differential

Job summary

VetJobs in Lubbock, Texas is seeking Licensed Vocational Nurses to join the Montford Unit's Psychiatric Services team. This role offers rotating 12-hour shifts (4 on/4 off) and a chance to develop specialized behavioral health skills while caring for patients with diverse psychiatric needs.

Competitive pay includes shift differentials and opportunities to work with a multidisciplinary team in a 550-bed inpatient facility. Texas LVN license and CPR are required, with NCLEX-PN for new grads.

Qualifications

• Current Vocational Nurse license in the State of Texas (or eligible transfer).
• CPR certification is current.
• New grads must pass NCLEX-PN on first attempt if no prior licensure.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications, perform assessments, and monitor health conditions per care plans.
• Identify and report changes in patient conditions to support care goals.
• Prepare and operate equipment for procedures and treatments.

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse (TX)

CPR Certification

NCLEX-PN

Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about mental health nursing and looking for an opportunity to make a lasting impact on patients' lives?

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Managed Care is hiring Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to join our Psychiatric Services team at the Montford Unit in Lubbock, TX.

As an LVN, you'll work alongside a multidisciplinary team providing compassionate, patient-centered care. This role offers the opportunity to develop specialized behavioral health skills while caring for patients with a wide range of psychiatric needs.

About The Montford Unit

The John Montford Unit is an accredited regional medical and mental health facility within the TTUHSC Managed Care system. The facility provides a comprehensive range of medical, psychiatric, and ancillary healthcare services to patients across the state.

Want to learn more about our mission and the impact our team makes every day? Watch a brief overview of the Montford Unit HERE.

The Montford Psychiatric Unit is a 550-bed inpatient psychiatric facility dedicated to providing specialized mental healthcare for a diverse patient population. This unique setting provides nurses with the opportunity to gain experience caring for patients with complex behavioral health needs while working closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, mental health clinicians, and other healthcare professionals.

Rotating 12-Hour Shifts (4 on/4 off)

Enjoy a predictable rotating schedule that provides four consecutive workdays followed by four consecutive days off, offering excellent work-life balance.

• Days | Rotating, 5:30 AM-6:00 PM

Competitive Pay - Earn a strong salary plus shift differential

• Night Differential: +$3/hr on weekday nights
• Weekend Differential: +$3/hr on weekend days
• Weekend Night Differential: +$6/hr on weekend nights

Auto req ID

485960BR

Minimum Education Required

Associates

Required Experience

• Current Vocational Nurse License in the State of Texas, or ability to transfer license to Texas, or scheduled to complete a program of vocational nursing within 120 days of applying for a position.
• Current CPR certification.
• Graduated from an approved accredited nursing program. New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) on the first attempt.
• No experience required.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Administer medications, perform assessments, and monitors patients' health conditions to ensure adherence to care plans.
• Clinical Observation: Identify and report changes in patient conditions, contributing to problem identification and the development of patient care goals.
• Medical Procedures Support: Prepare and operate essential medical equipment for procedures, examinations, and treatments.
• Documentation: Accurately record patient assessments, interventions, and medication administration in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Collaboration: Work closely with healthcare providers and correctional staff to ensure coordinated care in a secure environment.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all healthcare policies, safety standards, and regulations, including proper medication storage and direct observation protocols.
• Emergency Response: Assist in medical emergencies, triaging patients, and provide immediate care when necessary.

City*

Lubbock

State*

Texas

Job_Category

Healthcare-Nurses/Medical Assistants

Job Code

Technician_ _Technician

Affiliate Sponsor

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Salary Range

$60,000-$75,000