LVN - Local Contract

LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) will provide direct patient care in a psychiatric/behavioral health setting for a 26-week contract in or near Big Spring, Texas. The role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, monitoring patient behavior, and maintaining accurate documentation. This position offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

• Provide direct patient care and nursing interventions within a psychiatric/behavioral health setting under RN or provider supervision.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment team to support individualized care plans, milieu safety, and therapeutic programming.

• Maintain a safe environment by monitoring patient behavior, identifying escalating situations, and executing approved de-escalation interventions per facility policy.

• Document assessments, medication administration, patient responses, and significant events accurately and promptly in accordance with regulatory and facility standards.

• Execute shift-based clinical workflows across rotating schedules (6a-2p, 2p-10p, 10p-6a), including every other weekend coverage, while ensuring continuity of care during handoffs.

• Graduate of an accredited Practical/Vocational Nursing (LVN/LPN) program.

• Current Texas LVN license in good standing (license verification required).

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA or equivalent).

• Minimum 1 year of LVN experience.

• Ability to work rotating shifts (days/evenings/nights) and every other weekend as scheduled.

• Strong therapeutic communication, de-escalation, and conflict-resolution skills in high-acuity environments.

• Ability to complete orientation Monday-Friday, 8a-5p for 2-4 weeks and participate in 2-3 weeks of on-unit mentorship.

• Behavioral health/psychiatric nursing experience.

• Corrections or mental health setting experience.

You hold a current Texas LVN license. You have at least one year psychiatric nursing experience. You can work rotating shifts and weekend coverage