Licensed Vocational Nurse
About The Position
Adelphi is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to perform advanced vocational nursing work at a residential facility in Tom Green County, Texas. The nurse will provide care and treatment to individuals with complex medical and behavioral health needs. The position is a contract lasting at least six months, scheduled for 40 hours per week from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, five days per week, with every third weekend off. The listed start date is November 16, 2026, and the rate is $40 per hour. The nurse performs routine and advanced nursing tasks during assigned shifts, administers medications and treatments, monitors individuals, maintains medical records, and communicates observations to the care team. The role operates under limited RN supervision and requires independent judgment.
Requirements
- Completion of an approved LPN/LVN program.
- Must be a licensed LPN able to practice in Texas or a Nurse Licensure Compact state.
- Current American Heart Association CPR certification.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of experience in behavioral health or residential care settings.
- Demonstrated computer and EHR documentation skills.
Responsibilities
- Perform advanced vocational nursing work.
- Provide for the care, treatment, and general welfare of individuals at the facility.
- Perform routine and advanced nursing tasks during assigned shifts.
- Administer medications and treatments orally, rectally, internally, or by injection.
- Collect specimens for laboratory work and perform health screenings.
- Monitor individuals for treatments and procedures.
- Provide education to individuals with specific health goals.
- Perform technical nursing procedures according to facility and state regulations.
- Instruct staff on providing care that supports medical needs.
- Assist staff with turning or repositioning individuals when administering treatments.
- Ensure that medical and treatment supplies are available.
- Maintain individuals’ medical records in the EHR or paper charts.
- Document and report pertinent observations and communicate information to the care team.
- Respond to emergencies and follow safety and infection control procedures.
- Work under limited RN supervision, using independent judgment.
- Maintain regular attendance and work assigned or rotating shifts as required.
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