LVN – PRN

SIGNET HEALTH CORP.; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Signet Health Corp. seeks a licensed LVN to provide direct patient care in behavioral health. You will monitor patients, administer medications, document observations, and support treatment plans under supervision of RNs and Nurse Managers.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, taking vital signs, and collaborating with psychiatrists to implement plans in a safe, therapeutic environment.

Qualifications

• LVN program completion and Texas LVN license are required.
• Minimum of one year in behavioral health nursing is preferred.
• Ability to collaborate in a healthcare team and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and document patient behavior, progress, and response to treatment.
• Administer prescribed medications, including psychotropic meds.
• Assist with daily living activities and basic nursing care.
• Take and record vital signs.
• Conduct focused patient assessments and document findings for supervising staff.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists and other staff to implement treatment plans.
• Facilitate group therapy sessions or therapeutic activities.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients.

Skills

Observation skills

Team collaboration

Patient safety protocols

Nursing care

Documentation

Education

LVN program completion

Active Texas LVN license

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.