Licensed Vocational Nurse - Psychiatric Unit
About The Position
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Managed Care is hiring Licensed Vocational Nurses to join its Psychiatric Services team at the Montford Unit in Lubbock, Texas. The LVN works alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide compassionate, patient-centered care and develop specialized behavioral health skills while caring for patients with a range of psychiatric needs. The John Montford Unit is an accredited regional medical and mental health facility within the TTUHSC Managed Care system. Its 550-bed inpatient psychiatric facility provides specialized mental healthcare to a diverse patient population and offers nurses experience caring for patients with complex behavioral health needs alongside psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, mental health clinicians, and other healthcare professionals. The schedule is rotating 12-hour shifts: four consecutive workdays followed by four consecutive days off. Day shifts run from 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The posting describes competitive pay and shift differentials: $3 per hour for weekday nights, $3 per hour for weekend days, and $6 per hour for weekend nights.
Requirements
- Current Vocational Nurse License in Texas, ability to transfer a license to Texas, or scheduled to complete a vocational nursing program within 120 days of applying.
- Current CPR certification.
- Graduation from an approved accredited nursing program.
- New graduates must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses (NCLEX-PN) on the first attempt.
- No experience required.
Responsibilities
- Administer medications, perform assessments, and monitor patients’ health conditions to support adherence to care plans.
- Identify and report changes in patient conditions, contributing to problem identification and the development of patient care goals.
- Prepare and operate essential medical equipment for procedures, examinations, and treatments.
- Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and medication administration in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Collaborate with healthcare providers and correctional staff to ensure coordinated care in a secure environment.
- Comply with healthcare policies, safety standards, and regulations, including proper medication storage and direct observation protocols.
- Assist in medical emergencies, triage patients, and provide immediate care when necessary.
Benefits
- Shift differentials: $3 per hour on weekday nights, $3 per hour on weekend days, and $6 per hour on weekend nights.
- Predictable rotating schedule of four consecutive workdays followed by four consecutive days off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
