Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Part-time - NIGHT SHIFT

Banyan Treatment Centers • Waelder, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse to provide nursing support to patients receiving treatment for substance use disorders and mental health conditions at its facility in Waelder, Texas. The nurse helps maintain high standards of patient care and regulatory compliance while supporting patients’ recovery and working with the nursing and multidisciplinary teams.

This is an on-site, part-time position with one 12-hour night shift per week. The role reports to the Director of Nursing. The nurse conducts assessments, provides routine care, contributes to treatment planning, documents care, supports medication-related services, and collaborates with patients, families, referral sources, and colleagues to coordinate care and post-discharge recovery plans. The position also requires clinical judgment during crises, including risk assessment and de-escalation.

Banyan describes itself as a nationally recognized addiction and mental health care organization, accredited by The Joint Commission, providing in-person and telehealth care. The posting notes a 2023 partnership with TPG’s Rise Fund and a team of more than 1,600 members. Benefits listed in the posting are available to full-time employees only.

Requirements

• Active LVN license in Texas.
• Nursing degree or diploma from an accredited school of nursing.
• Strong assessment and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent communication abilities.
• Ability to maintain objectivity and empathy in patient interactions.
• Adherence to the Healthcare Code of Ethics.
• Familiarity with Joint Commission Standards.
• Knowledge of State and Federal confidentiality regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in behavioral or mental health, acute care, detox, or mental health facilities.
• Familiarity with the KIPU EMR system.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, including ASAM forms.
• Provide routine care at various levels of care.
• Identify treatment needs and integrate findings into collaborative, measurable treatment plans.
• Complete nursing documentation in accordance with facility and state requirements.
• Review medication logs and assist the medical department with a variety of tasks.
• Administer medications as directed by the medical provider.
• Facilitate medication education and incorporate nursing and medical issues into treatment plans.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and referral sources to provide progress updates and coordinate post-discharge recovery plans.
• Use clinical judgment and intervention skills in crisis situations, including risk assessments and de-escalation.
• Tailor nursing approaches to meet diverse patient needs.
• Build rapport and foster trust with patients through strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance (full-time employees only).
• Whole and term life insurance (full-time employees only).
• Short- and long-term disability coverage (full-time employees only).
• 401(k) with employer match (full-time employees only).
• Paid time off and holidays (full-time employees only).
• Wellness incentives (full-time employees only).
• Employee assistance and referral programs (full-time employees only).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree