LVN - FULL-TIME - PERMIAN BASIN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER - MIDLAND, TEXAS

Signet Health; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Signet Health is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join the team at Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center in Midland, Texas. The LVN will provide direct patient care, administer medications, monitor vital signs, and perform basic assessments under RN supervision.

The role includes patient education, assistance with activities of daily living, and collaboration with psychiatrists, social workers, and other staff to support treatment plans for individuals with mental health and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; completion of LVN Certification Program.
• Current, active LVN license to practice in Texas.
• Behavioral health experience (psychiatric or substance use) preferred.
• Strong observation skills and knowledge of basic nursing care and patient safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and documents patient behavior and response to treatment.
• Administers medications as prescribed and notes patient reactions.
• Assists patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and hygiene.
• Documents in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Performs vital signs and documents findings.
• Works with the inter-disciplinary team to plan and support treatment.

Skills

LVN license

Behavioral health experience

Observation skills

Education

LVN certification program

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Come work with a great team! Signet Health manages the behavioral health services at Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center in Midland, Texas and have full-time openings for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).

The LVN provides direct patient care, administers medications, monitors vital signs, and performs basic patient assessments under the supervision of Registered Nurses and Nursing Leaders. Also, they will provide patient education, assist with daily activities, and support treatment team planning for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Monitors and documents patient behavior, progress, and responses to treatment.
• Administers prescribed medications, including psychotropic medications, changes bandages, and notes patient reactions.
• Assists patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and hygiene.
• Documents in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Performs vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, heart rate, etc.) and documents accordingly.
• Performs patient assessments appropriately and documents in the EHR for nurses & physicians.
• Works collaboratively with the inter-disciplinary team e.g., psychiatrists, social workers/therapists, dietary, pharmacy to ensure that treatment plans are created correctly.
• Facilitates group therapy sessions or recreational activities.
• Ensures a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, and completion of a LVN Certification Program.
• Current, active LVN license to practice in the state of Texas.
• Experience in a behavioral health setting, e.g., psychiatric or substance use is strongly preferred.
• Strong observation skills, and knowledge of basic nursing care and patient safety protocols are essential.