LVN II: Pediatric Psychiatric Nursing at Youth Facility

Health & Human Services Comm; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid employee health insurance

Defined benefit pension

Generous time off

Job summary

Health & Human Services Comm in Waco, TX seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse II (LVN II) to provide skilled nursing care at the Waco Center for Youth. The role includes medication administration, patient assessment, and collaboration with RNs and physicians in a psychiatric residential setting.

The successful candidate will hold a Texas LVN license, have LVN training, and demonstrate strong documentation, teamwork, and patient-care skills in a regulated facility.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Texas LVN license.
• Graduation from LVN program; six months experience preferred.
• Ability to perform complex nursing tasks and collaborate with RNs and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed; assists RNs, physicians, and other staff.
• Performs complex nursing procedures following hospital/state regulations.
• Documents treatments and patient status in medical records accurately and timely.
• Monitors weight, diet, vital signs, and health status post-treatment; reports to supervising clinicians.
• Mentors and trains new LVN staff; supports infection control and quality assurance efforts.

Skills

Nursing procedures

Medical record documentation

Education

LVN license (Texas)

Job description

Health & Human Services Comm in Waco, TX seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse II (LVN II) to provide skilled nursing care at the Waco Center for Youth. The role includes medication administration, patient assessment, and collaboration with RNs and physicians in a psychiatric residential setting.

The successful candidate will hold a Texas LVN license, have LVN training, and demonstrate strong documentation, teamwork, and patient-care skills in a regulated facility.