LVN II — Night Shift, Forensic Psychiatry

Texas Health and Human Services Commission; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Defined benefit pension

Generous time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in San Antonio State Hospital seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse II. The role involves administering medications, performing complex nursing procedures, and supervising LVN staff on the Maximum Security Unit with 12-hour shifts.

The position requires a Texas LVN license, minimum LVN experience, and familiarity with psychiatric care. Comprehensive HHSC benefits apply. Applicants must pass screenings and background checks.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an Accredited LVN program.
• Minimum six months’ employment experience as an LVN is required; twelve months is preferred.
• Six months of experience working or volunteering directly with persons with mental illness preferred.
• Licensed to practice as a licensed vocational nurse in the state of Texas or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.

Responsibilities

• Performs highly complex vocational nursing work.
• Provides for the care, treatment, and general welfare of individuals residing at the State Hospital.
• Performs basic and complex routine and non-routine nursing tasks to promote the health of the individuals.
• Collects specimens for lab work and performs health screenings.
• Instructs psychiatric nursing assistants and other staff on nursing care.
• Performs technical nursing procedures according to facility and state regulations.
• Keeps informed of and follows agency and hospital policies.
• Trains/instructs new LVNs and direct care staff.
• Assists RNs with implementation of protocols and programs.
• Works under supervision of an RN with moderate latitude for initiative.

Skills

Nursing care

CPR certification

Electronic health records

Education

LVN license (TX)

Graduation from Accredited LVN program

Job description

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) in San Antonio State Hospital seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse II. The role involves administering medications, performing complex nursing procedures, and supervising LVN staff on the Maximum Security Unit with 12-hour shifts.

The position requires a Texas LVN license, minimum LVN experience, and familiarity with psychiatric care. Comprehensive HHSC benefits apply. Applicants must pass screenings and background checks.