LVN/LPN / Psychiatric/Mental Health RN / Texas / Any / LPN/LVN - Psychiatry Job

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Adelphi is seeking dedicated and experienced Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to provide on-site nursing care at a residential behavioral health facility in Howard County, Texas. The ideal candidate will provide direct patient care, administer medications, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in a structured behavioral health setting.

Job Description

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in accordance with facility protocols.
• Provide direct patient care, including medication administration, treatments, and patient medication education.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation of all patient care activities.
• Perform computer data entry and other clinical tasks as required. (Full training will be provided).
• Comply with SOPs and all applicable regulatory standards (CMS, Joint Commission, agency, and facility policies).
• Collaborate effectively with RNs, nurse managers, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Carry out additional duties as assigned by nursing leadership.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited LVN/LPN program.
• Active, unrestricted LVN or LPN license in the State of Texas.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health or long-term care preferred.
• Must comply with agency & facility requirements, including drug screening & FBI fingerprint background check.
• Must comply with agency and facility immunization requirements.
• Must complete all required facility and agency training requirements.

Benefits

• Full-time contract (6 months) with a rate of $33-$36/hr.
• Flexible start dates (Monday-Friday), with a minimum of 5 business days required for pre-employment processing.
• Regular schedule; Monday-Friday daytime schedule, including on-unit mentorship with a seasoned LVN.
• Alternating staffing needs to meet facility requirements, including weekends off.