LVN / LPN III – State Supported Living Center
About The Position
HJ Staffing is seeking dedicated and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN / LPN III) for full-time contract opportunities at the San Angelo State Supported Living Center in Carlsbad / San Angelo, Texas. The role provides direct nursing care, treatment, and medication administration to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in a state-supported residential facility. The position is a minimum six-month contract, with exceptions considered for returning agency nurses. The schedule is 40 hours per week, five days per week, on the evening shift from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, with rotating schedules and every third weekend off. No overtime is scheduled. Regular rates apply during holidays, and extra time off is not approved during the holiday season, including Christmas and New Year's. The target start date is November 16, 2026.
Requirements
- Active, unencumbered Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license or an active compact state license through the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR / BLS certification.
- Valid government-issued photo ID.
- Strong verbal and written clinical communication skills.
- Current negative PPD / TB test result completed within the last 12 months.
- Candidate-provided 10-panel urine drug screen and standard background check clearance.
- Agency-provided FBI fingerprint background check clearance.
- Agency-provided COVID-19 screening with a negative result.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated proficiency with computers and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
- Prior experience working with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and psychiatric populations.
Responsibilities
- Administer medications and specialized treatments orally, rectally, internally, or by injection in accordance with facility and state protocols.
- Perform technical nursing procedures according to demonstrated competency and facility standards.
- Monitor individuals receiving treatments, document pertinent clinical observations, and maintain accurate health records in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and paper charts.
- Collect specimens for laboratory examinations and conduct routine screening tests after documented competency.
- Respond promptly to emergencies to ensure individual safety and maintain infection control and facility safety policies.
- Communicate vital clinical information orally and in writing across interdisciplinary care teams.
- Educate individuals about health goals.
- Assist team members with repositioning and turning individuals during treatment administration.
- Ensure clinical supplies remain stocked.
- Maintain regular, punctual attendance and participate in rotating shifts, extended shifts, or required coverage according to facility policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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