Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
Wichita Falls, Texas
We are seeking experienced Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to provide high-quality nursing care to individuals with complex medical, mental health, behavioral health, and intellectual/developmental needs.
- Shift and hours
- Variable shifts based on unit needs · 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM · 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM · 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM · 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM · 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM · 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM · Sunday through Saturday, with alternating shifts based on staffing requirements · orientation Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Unit and setting
- Psych · Behavioral Health
- License
- LVN license Current and unrestricted license to practice as an LVN in Texas, or an active license from a state recognized through the Nurse Licensure Compact, as applicable.unrestricted LVN license in Texas or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state license
- Term
- 26 weeks · Local Contract Schedule: Full-time, variable shifts based on unit needsFull-time
Do you qualify?
- License
- unrestricted LVN license in Texas or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state license Current and unrestricted license to practice as an LVN in Texas, or an active license from a state recognized through the Nurse Licensure Compact, as applicable. Check your license
- Certification
- CPR certification through required facility training Must successfully complete required facility training, including CPR certification.
- Experience
- 2 years of nursing experience Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.
- Also asks
- at least 18 years of age Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Also asks
- eligible to provide services to individuals receiving Medicare and Medicaid Must be eligible to provide services to individuals receiving Medicare and Medicaid.
- Also asks
- drug screening, criminal background checks, fingerprinting, and applicable registry clearance checks Must successfully complete required drug screening, criminal background checks, fingerprinting, and applicable registry clearance checks.
- Also asks
- meet required immunization and health-screening requirements Must meet all required immunization and health-screening requirements.
- Also asks
- additional clinical, compliance, credentialing, and onboarding requirements Must meet all additional clinical, compliance, credentialing, and onboarding requirements.
The role and schedule
- Patients
- individuals with complex medical, mental health, behavioral health, and intellectual/developmental needs
- Day to day
- provide direct nursing care and services to assigned patients Provide direct nursing care and services to assigned patients.
- Day to day
- administer medications, immunizations, treatments, and other prescribed interventions Administer medications, immunizations, treatments, and other prescribed nursing interventions.
- Day to day
- monitor patients for unusual symptoms, adverse reactions, and condition changes Monitor patients for unusual symptoms, adverse reactions, and changes in medical or behavioral condition.
- Day to day
- monitor and document vital signs, weight, dietary needs, feedings, and clinical indicators Monitor and document vital signs, weight, dietary needs, feedings, and other clinical indicators.
- Day to day
- identify illness signs and symptoms and provide timely nursing care Identify signs and symptoms of illness and use appropriate nursing judgment to provide timely and appropriate care.
- Day to day
- initiate acute care plans when clinically indicated Initiate acute care plans when clinically indicated.
- Day to day
- provide care per Texas Board of Nursing's Nursing Process and practice standards Provide nursing care in accordance with the Texas Board of Nursing's Nursing Process and applicable standards of practice.
- Day to day
- complete electronic medical records, data entry, reports, and clinical documentation Accurately complete electronic medical records, data entry, reports, and other required clinical documentation in a timely manner.
- Day to day
- follow facility policies, procedures, standards, and directives Follow all facility policies, procedures, standards, and directives.
- Day to day
- maintain compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements including Joint Commission Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements, including Joint Commission guidelines.
- Day to day
- participate in required training, orientation, and continuing education Participate in required training, orientation, and continuing facility education.
- Weekends
- Weekends required
- Start
- first of the month Availability is generally expected beginning on the first of the month.
- Details
- 6-month contract Contract Length: 6 Months
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
On your path
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- Position: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
- Openings: 2 Positions
- Contract Length: 6 Months
Schedule
Full-time, variable shifts based on unit needs
Position Overview
We are seeking experienced Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to provide high-quality nursing care to individuals with complex medical, mental health, behavioral health, and intellectual/developmental needs.
The LVN performs advanced vocational nursing duties and is responsible for providing direct patient care, administering medications and treatments, monitoring changes in patient condition, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation. Nursing services are provided under the guidance of the facility's medical and clinical leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care and services to assigned patients.
Administer medications, immunizations, treatments, and other prescribed nursing interventions.
Monitor patients for unusual symptoms, adverse reactions, and changes in medical or behavioral condition.
Monitor and document vital signs, weight, dietary needs, feedings, and other clinical indicators.
Identify signs and symptoms of illness and use appropriate nursing judgment to provide timely and appropriate care.
Initiate acute care plans when clinically indicated.
Provide nursing care in accordance with the Texas Board of Nursing's Nursing Process and applicable standards of practice.
Accurately complete electronic medical records, data entry, reports, and other required clinical documentation in a timely manner.
Follow all facility policies, procedures, standards, and directives.
Maintain compliance with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements, including Joint Commission guidelines.
Participate in required training, orientation, and continuing facility education.
Qualifications & Requirements
Current and unrestricted license to practice as an LVN in Texas, or an active license from a state recognized through the Nurse Licensure Compact, as applicable.
Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be eligible to provide services to individuals receiving Medicare and Medicaid.
Must successfully complete required drug screening, criminal background checks, fingerprinting, and applicable registry clearance checks.
Must meet all required immunization and health-screening requirements.
Must successfully complete required facility training, including CPR certification.
Must meet all additional clinical, compliance, credentialing, and onboarding requirements.
Available Shifts
Shift assignments are dependent upon unit staffing needs and may include:
6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
10:00 PM – 6:00 AM
6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Schedule
Sunday through Saturday, with alternating shifts based on staffing requirements.
Candidates should have flexibility regarding scheduling and shift assignments.
Orientation & Start Requirements
Availability is generally expected beginning on the first of the month.
Selected candidates must complete required New Employee Orientation and Nursing Orientation, which takes place Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, during the initial onboarding period.
The official start date will be confirmed once all required credentialing, compliance, background, health, and clearance requirements have been successfully completed.
Contract Details
This is a 6-month contract opportunity with two LVN positions currently available.
Candidates selected to move forward will be contacted regarding next steps, onboarding requirements, and anticipated start dates.
If you’re interested, please reply to this advertisement or email your resume directly to DSalgado@teemagroup.com, or call/text (949) 295-5951.
I strive to respond within 48 hours and look forward to connecting with you soon. Thank you!
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What's around it?
Wichita Falls, TXFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 11% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,022/mo
- Household income
- $60,177/yr, all local households, not nurse pay