Licensed Vocational Nurse II

Career Opportunities:
Licensed Vocational Nurse II (18989)

Posting 18989
-Posted
07/15/2026

- Health & Human Services Comm

- Adm Acute Care Psych  Nursing

- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

- Big Spring State Hospital

- Not Eligible for Telework
- Additional Shifts available (4) -b. $3000 - $4999 per month

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage .

• Functional
  
  Title:
  
  Licensed Vocational Nurse II
• Job Title:
  
  Licensed Vocational Nurse II
• Agency:
  
  Health & Human Services Comm
• Department:
  
  Adm Acute Care Psych  Nursing
• Posting Number:18989
• Closing Date:10/13/2026
• Posting Audience:
  
  Internal and External
• Occupational Category:
  
  Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
• Salary Range:$4,548.00-$5,921.16
• Pay Frequency:
  
  Monthly
• Salary Group:
  
  TEXAS-A-18
• Shift: Regular Night and Weekend
• Additional Shift: Days (First);
  Evenings (Second);
  Nights (Third);
  Weekends
• Telework:
  
  Not Eligible for Telework
• Travel:
  
  Up to 5%
• Regular/Temporary:
  
  Regular
• Full Time/Part Time:
  
  Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt:
  
  Nonexempt
• Facility
  
  Location:
  
  Big Spring State Hospital
• Job Location City:
  
  BIG SPRING
• Job Location Address:1901 N HIGHWAY 87
• Other Locations:
  
  None
• MOS Codes:290X,46AX,46FX,46NX,46PX,46SX,46YX,66B,66C,66E,66F,66G,66H,66N,66P,66R,66S,66T,66W,68C,68Z

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HSCS is comprised of ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. Psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Administers medications and treatments orally, rectally, internally, or by injection. Assists other medical staff, such as Registered Nurses (RNs), Physicians, Advanced Practice Registered Nurses and Physician Assistants, in examining and caring for patients. Makes rounds as needed and works in other locations at the hospital as needed. Demonstrates competency in performing complex technical nursing tasks and procedures in accordance with HHSC, hospital and state regulations.

Trains/instructs new LVN staff to perform nursing functions at the hospital, including acclimating them to the individuals, and describing their needs and preferences.

Performs complex and technical nursing procedures according to facility and state regulations such as wound care, breathing treatments. Collects specimens for laboratory examination and conducts appropriate screening tests when requested by lab personnel.

Monitors individuals’ weight, diet, meals, and vital signs. Monitors individuals’ health status after medication administration, treatments and procedures. Instructs psychiatric nursing assistants on how to monitor individuals after a treatment or procedure.

Timely and accurately documents and reports pertinent treatments…