Cedar Crest Hospital & Residential Treatment is hiring LVNs!
Eligibility
Sign-on bonus
Posted Sep 24
Shift and hours
Night (7-7) Available Shift: Night (7-7)
Unit and setting
Psych · Behavioral Health We treat children, teens, adults, and older adults who are facing major mental health concerns or chemical dependency at many levels of care.
License
LPN or LVN license
Term
PermanentFull Time
Do you qualify?
License
LPN or LVN license
License
LPN/LVN license· Current LPN/LVN license as required by state.
Certification
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification· CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
Certification
First aid certification· First aid may be required based on state or facility.
Education
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing· Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.
Preferred
Experience
1 or more years of nursing experience in clinical area of service provided by facility· One or more years' of nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.
Pay rate varies based on experiencePay Range: $24 - $28 per hour (depending on years of experience)depending on years of experience
Benefits
Sign-on bonus
The role and schedule
Patients
children, teens, adults, and older adults with major mental health concerns or chemical dependencyWe treat children, teens, adults, and older adults who are facing major mental health concerns or chemical dependency at many levels of care.
Day to day
monitor patient health and administer basic care within LPN/LVN scope of practice· Monitor patient health and administer basic care utilizing the nursing process within the LPN/LVN scope of practice in carrying out care plan objectives and goals.
Day to day
model customer service expectations and prioritize patient safety urgency· Role model expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety.
Day to day
collaborate to meet physical, biopsychosocial, developmental, and cultural needs and resolve complaints
Day to day
provide basic comfort and implement individualized nursing interventions· Provide for the basic comfort of patient, implement nursing interventions identified in the plan of care that is individualized to their needs.
Day to day
apply interventions to progress and maintain patient wellness· Apply appropriate interventions to progress the patient towards wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
Day to day
discuss care, listen to concerns, and report status changes to RNs and physicians
Day to day
communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, and coworkers· Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patient, visitors, coworkers and others involved in the patient's treatment in an effective manner.
Day to day
administer medications safely per orders and policies· Provide for the safe delivery of medication in accordance with policies and procedures, physicians orders and/or current practice.
Day to day
maintain psychiatric and professional nursing practice standards
Day to day
document patient symptoms, responses, and progress accurately· Responsible for thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of the patient symptoms, responses and progress.
Day to day
perform other assigned functions and tasks· Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
The workplace
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Overview
Cedar Crest Hospital & Residential Treatment is hiring LVNs!
Sign On Bonus: $2,500
Pay Range: $24 - $28 per hour (depending on years of experience)
Available Shift: Night (7-7)
Schedule
Full Time
At Cedar Crest Hospital, we are proud to offer treatment across the age spectrum and treatment level. We treat children, teens, adults, and older adults who are facing major mental health concerns or chemical dependency at many levels of care.
Responsibilities
Essential functions
Monitor patient health and administer basic care utilizing the nursing process within the LPN/LVN scope of practice in carrying out care plan objectives and goals.
Role model expectations related to customer service and demonstrates a sense of urgency related to the importance of patient safety.
Collaborate with others to ensure that patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints.
Provide for the basic comfort of patient, implement nursing interventions identified in the plan of care that is individualized to their needs.
Apply appropriate interventions to progress the patient towards wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
Discuss the care provided with patient and listen to their concerns. Report status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors.
Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patient, visitors, coworkers and others involved in the patient's treatment in an effective manner.
Provide for the safe delivery of medication in accordance with policies and procedures, physicians orders and/or current practice.
Maintain standards of professional nursing practice in accordance with facility policy and procedures, other external governing and credentialing bodies, performance improvement standards and psychiatric nursing standards.
Responsible for thorough, accurate reporting and documentation of the patient symptoms, responses and progress.
Other functions
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications
Education/experience/skill requirements
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required.
One or more years' of nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.
Licenses/designations/certifications
Current LPN/LVN license as required by state.
CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
First aid may be required based on state or facility.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.
Neighborhoods+Belton offers distinct residential pockets depending on commute priorities and housing style. Dawson Ranch on the north side features newer master-planned homes with neighborhood pools and trails, situated close to Belton High School with straightforward access to Interstate 35. Three Creeks, on the southwestern periphery, is another popular master-planned community known for newer suburban builds, multi-mile private trail networks, and direct access toward Chalk Ridge Falls. Buyers and renters looking for historic architecture and walkability gravitate toward Downtown Belton near the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor campus. Lakeside options include Morgan's Point Resort and Belton Lake Estates, which offer wooded lots and marina access, while South Belton provides larger half-acre to multi-acre parcels for those seeking rural elbow room.
Belton offers distinct residential pockets depending on commute priorities and housing style. Dawson Ranch on the north side features newer master-planned homes with neighborhood pools and trails, situated close to Belton High School with straightforward access to Interstate 35. Three Creeks, on the southwestern periphery, is another popular master-planned community known for newer suburban builds, multi-mile private trail networks, and direct access toward Chalk Ridge Falls.
Buyers and renters looking for historic architecture and walkability gravitate toward Downtown Belton near the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor campus. Lakeside options include Morgan's Point Resort and Belton Lake Estates, which offer wooded lots and marina access, while South Belton provides larger half-acre to multi-acre parcels for those seeking rural elbow room.
Getting around+Nurses working in the region primarily commute via Interstate 35 and Interstate 14. Driving from central Belton to the Baylor Scott & White medical center complex in Temple typically takes 12 to 20 minutes for an 8.3-mile trip during morning shift changes, though drive times do not factor in hospital facility parking walk-up times. Commutes west toward Fort Cavazos run roughly 18 to 24 minutes under normal morning conditions, with gate traffic adding variability. The area is heavily car-dependent, with public transit limited across Bell County.
Nurses working in the region primarily commute via Interstate 35 and Interstate 14. Driving from central Belton to the Baylor Scott & White medical center complex in Temple typically takes 12 to 20 minutes for an 8.3-mile trip during morning shift changes, though drive times do not factor in hospital facility parking walk-up times. Commutes west toward Fort Cavazos run roughly 18 to 24 minutes under normal morning conditions, with gate traffic adding variability.
The area is heavily car-dependent, with public transit limited across Bell County.
Outdoors+Belton offers an extensive park footprint framed by rolling Central Texas terrain, Nolan Creek, and two major reservoirs: Belton Lake and Stillhouse Hollow Lake. Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area, Temple Lake Park, and Dana Peak Park provide shoreline access, boat ramps, and swimming, while Stillhouse Hollow Lake features 58 miles of shoreline, kayak rentals, and a 10-acre wetland popular for birdwatching. On land, Miller Springs Nature Center spans 260 acres with 10 miles of trails and 25 acres of wetlands, complemented by Chalk Ridge Falls Park and downtown green spaces like Yettie Polk Park and Harris Community Park.
Belton offers an extensive park footprint framed by rolling Central Texas terrain, Nolan Creek, and two major reservoirs: Belton Lake and Stillhouse Hollow Lake. Belton Lake Outdoor Recreation Area, Temple Lake Park, and Dana Peak Park provide shoreline access, boat ramps, and swimming, while Stillhouse Hollow Lake features 58 miles of shoreline, kayak rentals, and a 10-acre wetland popular for birdwatching.
On land, Miller Springs Nature Center spans 260 acres with 10 miles of trails and 25 acres of wetlands, complemented by Chalk Ridge Falls Park and downtown green spaces like Yettie Polk Park and Harris Community Park.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Belton
Positioned at the intersection of Interstate 35 and Interstate 14, Belton offers healthcare professionals a relaxed Central Texas small-town base with immediate access to regional employers. Nurses working at the Baylor Scott & White medical center in Temple face an easy 12-to-20-minute drive up I-35, while Fort Cavazos is within an easy half-hour reach to the west. Life here centers around the historic downtown square anchored by the 1884 limestone courthouse, casual creekfront dining at The Gin at Nolan Creek, and morning coffee at Arusha. For outdoor enthusiasts, Belton Lake and Stillhouse Hollow Lake flank the community, providing boating, shoreline trails at Miller Springs Nature Center, and waterfront gatherings at Chalk Ridge Falls. Housing encompasses walkable historic homes near the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, master-planned neighborhoods like Three Creeks and Dawson Ranch, and lakeside cabins in Morgan's Point Resort. The tradeoff is clear: local homes carry a price premium over neighboring Temple and Killeen, night owl options in town are scarce, and you will rely entirely on a personal vehicle for shopping runs and hospital shifts.
