LVN II: Patient Care & Mentorship at State Hospital

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

Job summary

Health & Human Services Comm in Terrell State Hospital is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse II. The role requires LVN licensure, nursing experience, and ability to work within a psychiatric care setting.

Responsibilities include administering medications, performing procedures, monitoring patients, documenting records, and collaborating with RNs and physicians. The job offers full-time hours with day/evening/night shifts and a monthly pay scale.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an Accredited LVN program.
• Minimum six months’ employment experience as an LVN; twelve months preferred.
• Six months of experience working or volunteering directly with persons with mental illness preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and treatments; assists RNs, physicians, and other medical staff in patient care.
• Performs complex nursing tasks such as wound care and breathing treatments; conducts screenings as requested.
• Monitors weight, diet, meals, and vital signs; observes health status after treatments and reports findings.
• Documents treatments and observations in the medical record and communicates with the RN/Primary Care Provider.
• Mentors new LVNs and supports infection control and quality assurance initiatives.

Skills

Administering medications

Vital signs monitoring

Patient education

Team collaboration

Emergency procedures

Education

LVN program graduate

Job description

Health & Human Services Comm in Terrell State Hospital is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse II. The role requires LVN licensure, nursing experience, and ability to work within a psychiatric care setting.

Responsibilities include administering medications, performing procedures, monitoring patients, documenting records, and collaborating with RNs and physicians. The job offers full-time hours with day/evening/night shifts and a monthly pay scale.