Licensed Vocational Nurse
About The Position
Adelphi is seeking Licensed Vocational Nurses to perform advanced vocational nursing work at a residential facility in Tom Green County, Texas. The LVN will provide care, treatment, and general welfare support to individuals with complex medical and behavioral health needs. The role involves routine and advanced nursing tasks, medication and treatment administration, monitoring, documentation, emergency response, and communication with the care team. The LVN works under limited RN supervision and uses independent judgment. This is a contract role with a minimum length of six months, scheduled from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, five days per week, with every third weekend off. The stated start date is November 16, 2026, and the rate is $33–$36 per hour.
Requirements
- Completion of an approved LVN program.
- Must be a licensed LVN and 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 a behavioral health or residential care setting.
- Demonstrated computer and electronic health record (EHR) 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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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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