Night LVN: Psychiatric Care & Growth Path

University-Behavioral-Health-of-Dento; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

Student loan refinancing program

Tuition savings for nursing education

Career development opportunities

Pet insurance

Job summary

University Behavioral Health of Denton, a private freestanding psychiatric hospital, is seeking an LVN to support inpatient psychiatric care in Denton, TX. The role involves administering medications, monitoring patients’ status, and documenting progress on the treatment plan.

The position is full-time, nights (7p-7:30a) with rotating weekends. Requires graduation from an accredited LVN program, Texas licensure, CPR, and medication administration competency.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited vocational/practical nursing program.
• Minimum one year as an LVN in psychiatric nursing preferred.
• Licensed to practice vocational/practical nursing from the State Board.
• Must pass a medication administration exam; CPR certification required; complete Handle with Care (HWC) training within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Take and record vital signs properly.
• Observe and document changes in patients' appearance, behavior and treatment plan progress.
• Communicate changes in patient’s condition to the provider and unit nurse.
• Report signs and symptoms of infection to appropriate providers and unit staff.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Vital signs

Medication administration

CPR certification

Education

Licensed LVN - Vocational Nursing

Job description

University Behavioral Health of Denton, a private freestanding psychiatric hospital, is seeking an LVN to support inpatient psychiatric care in Denton, TX. The role involves administering medications, monitoring patients’ status, and documenting progress on the treatment plan.

The position is full-time, nights (7p-7:30a) with rotating weekends. Requires graduation from an accredited LVN program, Texas licensure, CPR, and medication administration competency.