Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

TEEMA Group

Big Spring, Texas

Posted Oct 5

Shift and hours: Rotating40 hours a week
Unit and setting: Psych · Hospital
License: LVN licenseValid, active Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license
Term: Permanent

Do you qualify?

License: Valid, active Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license
Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience
Also asks: Successful completion of required drug screening
Also asks: Successful completion of required fingerprinting and background screening
Also asks: Completion of all required facility and state-mandated training
Also asks: Five (5) days allotted prior to start date to complete pre-employment requirements Desired Qualifications: Five (5) days allotted prior to start date to complete pre-employment requirements
Also asks: Ability to comply with state immunization requirements
Also asks: Ability to work within a structured hospital environment serving individuals with complex needs

Preferred

Experience: Experience working in behavioral health, mental health, intellectual disability, or state hospital settings Desired Qualifications: Experience working in behavioral health, mental health, intellectual disability, or state hospital settings
Experience: Experience working within regulated healthcare environments Desired Qualifications: Experience working within regulated healthcare environments
Also asks: Strong medication administration and documentation skills Desired Qualifications: Strong medication administration and documentation skills
Also asks: Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Desired Qualifications: Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Also asks: Strong communication and critical thinking skills Desired Qualifications: Strong communication and critical thinking skills
Also asks: Full-time position (40 hours per week) Desired Qualifications: Full-time position (40 hours per week)
Also asks: Alternating shifts to meet staffing needs Desired Qualifications: Alternating shifts to meet staffing needs
Also asks: Every other weekend off Desired Qualifications: Every other weekend off
Also asks: Flexible start date (Monday–Friday start options available) Desired Qualifications: Flexible start date (Monday–Friday start options available)
Also asks: Minimum of 2–3 weeks of structured on-unit mentorship with a seasoned LVN Desired Qualifications: Minimum of 2–3 weeks of structured on-unit mentorship with a seasoned LVN
Also asks: Six (6) month minimum commitment required Desired Qualifications: Six (6) month minimum commitment required
Also asks: Location & Work Type Desired Qualifications: Location & Work Type
Also asks: On-site hospital setting. Desired Qualifications: On-site hospital setting.
Also asks: Full-time, shift-based schedule. Desired Qualifications: Full-time, shift-based schedule.
Also asks: 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.
Also asks: I strive to reply within 48 hours. Looking forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you!
Also asks: #Workwolf Desired Qualifications: #Workwolf

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Role Summary

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides advanced vocational nursing care within a state-operated hospital setting serving individuals with intellectual disabilities and complex medical, mental health, and behavioral health needs.

This role is integral to ensuring the safety, dignity, and well-being of patients through high-quality clinical care, medication management, and adherence to regulatory standards. The LVN works collaboratively within a structured healthcare environment while receiving comprehensive training and mentorship to support professional growth and clinical excellence.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced LVN seeking meaningful work in a mission-driven environment focused on compassionate, patient-centered care.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to patients with intellectual disabilities and complex medical, mental health, and behavioral health conditions

Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely

Provide medication education to patients as appropriate

Complete detailed and accurate clinical documentation

Perform computer data entry (full system training provided)

Follow and comply with all facility Standard Operating Procedures

Ensure adherence to applicable regulatory standards and accrediting agency requirements, including ICF-IID regulations and state health services standards

Maintain compliance with all policies, procedures, and directives governing patient care

Participate in required training and professional development programs

Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Valid, active Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license

Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience

Ability to comply with state immunization requirements

Successful completion of required drug screening

Successful completion of required fingerprinting and background screening

Completion of all required facility and state-mandated training

Ability to work within a structured hospital environment serving individuals with complex needs

Desired Qualifications

Experience working in behavioral health, mental health, intellectual disability, or state hospital settings

Strong medication administration and documentation skills

Experience working within regulated healthcare environments

Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Strong communication and critical thinking skills

Schedule & Commitment

Full-time position (40 hours per week)

Alternating shifts to meet staffing needs

Every other weekend off

Flexible start date (Monday–Friday start options available)

Five (5) days allotted prior to start date to complete pre-employment requirements

Minimum of 2–3 weeks of structured on-unit mentorship with a seasoned LVN

Six (6) month minimum commitment required

Location & Work Type

On-site hospital setting.

Full-time, shift-based schedule.

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!

#Workwolf

What's around it?

In Big Spring, TX

Big Spring, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent: $1,050/mo
Household income: $67,581/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Big Spring, TX

NeighborhoodsResidential choices in Big Spring center around areas like Coronado Hills, a tucked-away neighborhood that places residents adjacent to Comanche Trail Park and within quick reach of the local VA Hospital. The Highland area on the north side is recognized locally as the community's premier established district with mature trees and traditional homes, while older single-family pockets and rental complexes line the Eastside and corridors along Marcy Drive and Goliad Street. Most neighborhoods provide quiet streets and rapid transit to employment hubs, though road quality and property maintenance vary noticeably across town.

Residential choices in Big Spring center around areas like Coronado Hills, a tucked-away neighborhood that places residents adjacent to Comanche Trail Park and within quick reach of the local VA Hospital. The Highland area on the north side is recognized locally as the community's premier established district with mature trees and traditional homes, while older single-family pockets and rental complexes line the Eastside and corridors along Marcy Drive and Goliad Street.

Most neighborhoods provide quiet streets and rapid transit to employment hubs, though road quality and property maintenance vary noticeably across town.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: homes.com Source 2: niche.com

Getting aroundGetting around Big Spring is quick and manageable by car, with Interstate 20 running along the south side and U.S. Highway 87 cutting directly through the city center. Driving to major clinical employers like the local VA Hospital or community medical centers rarely involves heavy traffic or difficult parking. However, public transit is essentially nonexistent, requiring a personal vehicle, and local drivers frequently encounter potholed or rough road surfaces across secondary city streets.

Getting around Big Spring is quick and manageable by car, with Interstate 20 running along the south side and U.S. Highway 87 cutting directly through the city center. Driving to major clinical employers like the local VA Hospital or community medical centers rarely involves heavy traffic or difficult parking.

However, public transit is essentially nonexistent, requiring a personal vehicle, and local drivers frequently encounter potholed or rough road surfaces across secondary city streets.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: areavibes.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: niche.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation centers around Comanche Trail Park and Big Spring State Park, which provide hiking paths, picnic areas, and walking trails framed by rugged scenic bluffs. The open skies and steady West Texas thermals make the area a prominent aviation hub, hosting the U.S. Hang Gliding Nationals and drawing flight enthusiasts from across the nation. While neighborhood green space is modest, the high elevation and wide-open plains offer dramatic desert vistas and quiet routes for leisure bicycling.

Outdoor recreation centers around Comanche Trail Park and Big Spring State Park, which provide hiking paths, picnic areas, and walking trails framed by rugged scenic bluffs. The open skies and steady West Texas thermals make the area a prominent aviation hub, hosting the U.S. Hang Gliding Nationals and drawing flight enthusiasts from across the nation.

While neighborhood green space is modest, the high elevation and wide-open plains offer dramatic desert vistas and quiet routes for leisure bicycling.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: areavibes.com

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Living in Big Spring

Big Spring offers relocating nurses an unhurried West Texas landing spot anchored by major employers like the local VA Hospital and Howard College. Situated at the junction of Interstate 20 and U.S. Highway 87 in the high plains, the city eliminates big-city traffic jams, allowing healthcare staff to commute swiftly between home and shift work. Housing choices span from garden-style rentals and duplexes in Coronado Hills to established single-family residences in the Highland area. Days off revolve around the natural bluffs of Big Spring State Park, hiking trails at Comanche Trail Park, or watching gliders during the U.S. Hang Gliding Nationals. Local culinary life is defined by historic spots like Settles Grill inside Hotel Settles alongside roadside gems like Woodshack Burritos. Relocating nurses should anticipate real small-town tradeoffs: shopping options are limited, municipal roads suffer from noticeable wear, and late-night entertainment is virtually absent. However, for nurses seeking predictable commutes, friendly neighbors, and straightforward living, Big Spring offers a genuine West Texas experience.

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Big Spring, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.