LVN - PRN

Signet Health; Midland (TX); Presencial; USD 48.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Signet Health's Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center in Midland, Texas is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for PRN shifts to provide direct patient care in a behavioral health setting.

The LVN administers medications, monitors vital signs, documents patient data, assists with daily activities, and collaborates with registered nurses and psychiatrists to support treatment plans and a safe therapeutic environment.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED and completion of an LVN program.
• Current, active LVN license to practice in Texas.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a behavioral health setting.

Responsabilidades

• Monitors and documents patient behavior, progress, and response to treatment.
• Administers prescribed medications and records patient reactions.
• Assists patients with daily living activities and hygiene.
• Records vital signs and trend data for care plans.
• Performs focused patient assessments and communicates findings to the nursing team.
• Collaborates with psychiatrists and other staff to implement treatment plans.
• Supports group therapy sessions and maintains a safe environment.

Conocimientos

Observation skills

Team collaboration

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Educación

LVN program (Texas)

TX LVN license

Descripción del empleo

Overview

LVN - PRN

Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center

Midland, Texas

The behavioral health LVN provides direct patient care, administers medications, monitors vital signs, and performs basic patient assessments under the supervision of Registered Nurses and Nurse Managers. They also help with patient education, assist with daily activities, and document patient data to support treatment planning for individuals with mental and emotional health needs.

Job 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.
• Takes and records vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, heart rate).
• Conducts focused patient assessments, collects data, and documents it in patient charts for the supervising nurses, physicians.
• Works with other staff, such as psychiatrists, to help implement treatment plans.
• Facilitates group therapy sessions or recreational activities.
• Ensures a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.

Requirements/Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, and completion of a LVN program.
• Current, active LVN license to practice in the state of Texas.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a behavioral health setting, such as psychiatric or substance use disorder nursing.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team, strong observation skills, and knowledge of basic nursing care and patient safety protocols are essential.