Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Denton, Texas

In this role, you will provide advanced vocational nursing care to individuals with intellectual disabilities and complex medical or behavioral needs.

Posted Oct 6

Shift and hours: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM morning shift · 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM afternoon/evening shift Morning: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM Afternoon/Evening: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Unit and setting: Psych · Long Term Care In this role, you will provide advanced vocational nursing care to individuals with intellectual disabilities and complex medical or behavioral needs.individuals with intellectual disabilities and complex medical or behavioral needs
License: LVN license Licensure: An active and current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.active and current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license
Term: 26 weeks · Local Contract

Do you qualify?

License: active and current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license Licensure: An active and current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.
Experience: minimum of 2 years of professional LVN experience Experience: A minimum of 2 years of professional LVN experience.
Also asks: ability to perform computer-based data entry and maintain detailed clinical records Technical Skills: Ability to perform computer-based data entry and maintain detailed clinical records.
Also asks: commitment to following state and facility policies and procedures Compliance Mindset: Commitment to following rigorous state and facility policies and procedures.

Preferred

Experience: experience in assisted living or with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities Experience working in assisted living or with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Also asks: warm, patient-first approach and passion for supporting residents with complex mental health and behavioral needs A warm, patient-first approach to nursing and a passion for supporting residents with complex mental health and behavioral needs.

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The role and schedule

Day to day: expert nursing interventions including medication administration and specialized treatments Direct Clinical Care: Deliver expert nursing interventions, including precise medication administration and specialized treatments.
Day to day: ongoing health monitoring to ensure stability and comfort Health Monitoring: Maintain a watchful eye on resident wellness, providing ongoing monitoring to ensure stability and comfort.
Day to day: educate residents on medications and personalized care plans Empowering Education: Educate residents on their medications and personalized care plans to promote autonomy and health.
Day to day: computer-based clinical documentation Meticulous Documentation: Ensure all care is recorded with accuracy and timeliness, utilizing computer-based data entry systems (full training provided).
Day to day: adhere to ICF-IID, DSSLC, and HHSC regulatory guidelines Quality Compliance: Champion excellence by adhering to all regulatory standards, including ICF-IID, DSSLC, and HHSC guidelines.
Day to day: collaborate with interdisciplinary team Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with a diverse team of professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes for every resident.
Details: assisted living facility (on-site) Location: Assisted Living Facility (On-site)
Details: 6-month contract Work Type: 6-Month Contract

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TEEMA Group

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Hiring contact: If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at DSalgado@teemagroup.com or by calling/texting (949) 295-5951. If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at DSalgado@teemagroup.com or by calling/texting (949) 295-5951.

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Role Summary

Are you a dedicated nurse looking to make a profound impact in a specialized care setting? We are seeking compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) for an inspiring 6-month contract opportunity. In this role, you will provide advanced vocational nursing care to individuals with intellectual disabilities and complex medical or behavioral needs. This is a chance to be the heart of a supportive community, ensuring the health, safety, and happiness of residents through high-quality, patient-centered care.

Duties

Direct Clinical Care: Deliver expert nursing interventions, including precise medication administration and specialized treatments.

Health Monitoring: Maintain a watchful eye on resident wellness, providing ongoing monitoring to ensure stability and comfort.

Empowering

Education

Educate residents on their medications and personalized care plans to promote autonomy and health.

Meticulous Documentation: Ensure all care is recorded with accuracy and timeliness, utilizing computer-based data entry systems (full training provided).

Quality Compliance: Champion excellence by adhering to all regulatory standards, including ICF-IID, DSSLC, and HHSC guidelines.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with a diverse team of professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes for every resident.

Required Qualifications

Licensure

An active and current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.

Experience

A minimum of 2 years of professional LVN experience.

Technical

Skills

Ability to perform computer-based data entry and maintain detailed clinical records.

Compliance Mindset: Commitment to following rigorous state and facility policies and procedures.

Desired Qualifications

Experience working in assisted living or with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

A warm, patient-first approach to nursing and a passion for supporting residents with complex mental health and behavioral needs.

Location and Work Type

Location: Assisted Living Facility (On-site) Work Type: 6-Month Contract

Available Shifts

Morning: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM Afternoon/Evening: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

If you're interested, please reply to this advertisement or directly email your resume to me at DSalgado@teemagroup.com or by calling/texting (949) 295-5951.

I strive to reply within 48 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you!

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In Denton, TX

Denton, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent: $1,420/mo
Household income: $76,019/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Denton, TX

NeighborhoodsResidential choices in Denton balance established character with newer suburban developments. Established neighborhoods such as Southridge and Forestridge offer mature tree canopies, architectural variety, and proximity to the South Branch Library and Eureka Park, while Idiots Hill provides an eclectic, established charm. Newer master-planned communities like Landmark by Hillwood and Union Park cater to buyers seeking contemporary layouts. For renters looking for budget-friendly apartments, enclaves such as Summerwind, Coronado Oaks, and Royal Acres sit well below typical city rates, while the South Denton Teasley area is favored for quiet subdivisions with straightforward highway access.

Residential choices in Denton balance established character with newer suburban developments. Established neighborhoods such as Southridge and Forestridge offer mature tree canopies, architectural variety, and proximity to the South Branch Library and Eureka Park, while Idiots Hill provides an eclectic, established charm.

Newer master-planned communities like Landmark by Hillwood and Union Park cater to buyers seeking contemporary layouts. For renters looking for budget-friendly apartments, enclaves such as Summerwind, Coronado Oaks, and Royal Acres sit well below typical city rates, while the South Denton Teasley area is favored for quiet subdivisions with straightforward highway access.

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Getting aroundLocal healthcare providers primarily commute to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton and Medical City Denton, both easily navigated along primary surface arterials and interstate connectors. Denton sits at the northern apex where Interstate 35 splits into I-35E toward Dallas (approximately 34 to 40 miles south) and I-35W toward Fort Worth (around 35 to 40 miles south). While typical internal hospital commutes are short, regional commutes range from 35 to 50 minutes. The I-35 corridors frequently suffer from heavy wear-and-tear, ongoing highway construction, and traffic delays. For transit commuters, the regional A-train commuter rail connects Denton riders southward into the broader DART system toward Dallas and DFW International Airport.

Local healthcare providers primarily commute to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton and Medical City Denton, both easily navigated along primary surface arterials and interstate connectors. Denton sits at the northern apex where Interstate 35 splits into I-35E toward Dallas (approximately 34 to 40 miles south) and I-35W toward Fort Worth (around 35 to 40 miles south).

While typical internal hospital commutes are short, regional commutes range from 35 to 50 minutes. The I-35 corridors frequently suffer from heavy wear-and-tear, ongoing highway construction, and traffic delays.

For transit commuters, the regional A-train commuter rail connects Denton riders southward into the broader DART system toward Dallas and DFW International Airport.

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OutdoorsOutdoor enthusiasts explore hiking trails and wildlife watching at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, family-friendly green spaces like Eureka Park, and scenic spots near historic landmarks such as Old Alton Bridge. For water recreation, Denton is situated between two major regional reservoirs—Lake Ray Roberts to the north and Lake Lewisville to the south—providing easy seasonal access for boating, fishing, paddle sports, and lakeside camping.

Outdoor enthusiasts explore hiking trails and wildlife watching at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center, family-friendly green spaces like Eureka Park, and scenic spots near historic landmarks such as Old Alton Bridge. For water recreation, Denton is situated between two major regional reservoirs—Lake Ray Roberts to the north and Lake Lewisville to the south—providing easy seasonal access for boating, fishing, paddle sports, and lakeside camping.

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Living in Denton

Denton stands apart from typical North Texas suburbs by pairing authentic, independent small-city culture with major healthcare and academic anchors. Home to two primary medical hubs—Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton and Medical City Denton—the city offers healthcare professionals localized clinical careers alongside the massive healthcare presence of Texas Woman's University and the creative energy of the University of North Texas. Living here centers around the historic Courthouse-on-the-Square, where off-shift hours can be spent browsing Recycled Books, sipping pour-overs at West Oak Coffee Bar, grabbing meals at Barley & Board, or catching live sets at Dan's Silverleaf. Relocating nurses can choose between character-rich established neighborhoods like Southridge, newer master-planned communities, or affordable rental pockets like Summerwind. Outdoors, Lake Ray Roberts and Lake Lewisville bookend the city with ample water recreation. Commuting locally is straightforward, though any travel down the I-35 split toward Dallas or Fort Worth brings construction wear and traffic delays. Denton provides a lively, culturally grounded home base for nurses wanting metropolitan access without surrendering distinct civic identity.

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