Pediatric LVN/RN: Trauma-Informed Clinic Nurse – Amarillo

Texas Panhandle Mental Health; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Low-cost healthcare

Retirement match

PTO & holidays

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

Texas Panhandle Centers is hiring an LVN/RN for the Children’s Clinic (1350) in Amarillo, TX. The role delivers trauma-informed psychiatric nursing services to youth (ages 3-17) across the Texas Panhandle in a supportive, multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications include LVN or RN licenses (TX), an associated or bachelor’s degree, and a valid TXBN license. The position offers full-time hours, competitive salary, and benefits through a nonprofit employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and LVN license.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree with RN license.
• Valid TXBN license in good standing.
• Driver’s license with insurable record.
• Must be 18+ years old.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric nursing services in Outpatient BH and IDD units.
• Deliver trauma-informed nursing care to youth aged 3-17 across Amarillo and surrounding area.
• Coordinate care with treatment team and community partners.
• Maintain professional communications and ethics.
• Participate in medication management and health education.
• Adhere to Texas Panhandle Centers' Code of Conduct.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication

Education

LVN license (TX)

RN license (TX)

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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LVN/RN - Children’s Medication Clinic (1350)

Medication Clinic-Child Full Time Amarillo, TX, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1449

Salary Range: $52,020.80 To $80,660.80 Annually

Job Title: LVN/RN - Children’s Medication Clinic (1350)

Program: Children’s Medication Clinic

Location: Amarillo, TX (also serving the surrounding area)

Salary:$52,020.80 – $80,660.80 / year (based on experience level)

Job Type: Full-Time

Why Join Texas Panhandle Centers (TPC)?

At TPC, passion and meaningful work are rewarded. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit behavioral health (BH) and intellectual & developmental disability (IDD) provider, we offer a supportive environment where you truly make a difference in your community.

• Student Loan Forgiveness: 501(c)(3) designation qualifies employees for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Low-Cost Healthcare: Urgent Care visits for a low $10 co-pay, Teladoc (100% free for household), plus comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision.
• Retirement Match: Automatic 1% enrollment into a 457 Plan, plus up to 6% Employer Match in 403(b)/457 Plan.
• Generous PTO & Holidays: PTO accrual, standard holidays, PLUS 3 annual Floating Holidays (Mental Health, Celebrate Diversity, and Day to Remember).
• Life & Disability Insurance: Employer-paid life insurance (1.5x annual salary) and optional supplemental coverage.

Texas Panhandle Centers is seeking an LVN/RN in the Children’s Clinic (1350) to deliver trauma-informed care and nursing services to youth (ages 3-17) across Amarillo and the surrounding service area of the Texas Panhandle. This role is ideal for human services graduates looking to gain direct clinical experience in a supportive, multi-disciplinary team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain ethical and professional communications at all times using respectful trauma-informed care language.
• Provide professional psychiatric nursing services for the Outpatient Behavioral Health and Intellectual & Developmental Disability (IDD) units of TPC.
• Care and treat assigned clients in accordance with accepted nursing and medical standards.
• Work closely with all TPC treatment team members and community partners to attend to the health needs of clients.
• Interact with clients in a person-centered, trauma-informed manner, and provides direct services in the area of medication, mental health education, and care coordination.
• Adhere to TPC Business Code of Conduct and report concerns if ethical and/or business standards defined in the code are compromised.

Qualifications & Credentials:

• High School Diploma or GED and a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited program and a Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Valid LVN or RN license through the Texas State Board of Nursing (TXBN) in current and good standing.
• Comply with TXBN’s rules and regulations to maintain licensure.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with an insurable driving record.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Employees may be required to utilize their personal mobile phones for two-factor authentication (2FA). Full statement can be found in Informational Documents .

Experience Level Tiering:

• LVN I ($40,809.60/yr): Entry Level – No experience required.
• LVN II ($43,305.60/yr): Minimum 1 year of LVN experience.
• RN ($70,865.60 – $81,660.80/yr): Associate or bachelor’s degree with RN experience in a recognized health agency, hospital, or health care facility.
• Graduate-level coursework in a related field may substitute for up to 1 year of required experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a strong plus.

Texas Panhandle Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.