LVN Nights

Job Summary

The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for delivering quality general/psychiatric nursing care to patients who are hospitalized for treatment of psychiatric or emotional disorders, supporting the hospital and program philosophy of care and ensuring the safety and well-being of each patient.

• Monitor the health and well-being of medical and/or non‑medical tasks of the child, adolescent and adult for a given shift.
• Assist non‑professional personnel in observing individuals for changes in conditions or behavior and reporting these changes to the charge nurse (RN).
• Provide prescribed medical treatment to individuals.
• Display basic knowledge of treatment procedures and interventions common to acute psychotic and non‑violent crisis intervention practice.
• Apply basic knowledge of abnormal psychology to child or adolescent populations, including relevant medical terminology associated with psychiatric care.
• Demonstrate familiarity with psychopharmacy and the use of psychotropic medications with child, adolescent or adult psychiatric populations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by professional staff.

ADN/BSN or equivalent and must possess current LVN licensure in the State of Texas by the Nursing Board.

Must possess or obtain a valid CPR certification and SAMA training within 30 days of hire.

• Must be able to concentrate on work amidst distractions such as noise, conversations and foot traffic and consistently meet deadlines.
• Must maintain self‑control in volatile or hostile customer service interactions.
• High school level reading and writing skills; acceptable oral and written communication skills along with legible handwriting.
• Customer service skills in face‑to‑face interactions, dealing courteously with patients, the public and other staff.
• Use of appropriate social skills, respect for patients and staff; empathy toward patients; skills in teaching or assisting with activities of daily living helpful.
• Must be able to work independently in a restricted physical environment for extended periods of time.
• Skill to independently interpret reference materials to comply with law, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, etc.
• Ability to apply time management practices to prioritize, schedule and complete work effectively to comply with mandated policies and deadlines.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks or parts of tasks simultaneously to ensure timely completion of work activities.

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and perceive attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching.
• Ability to express and exchange ideas via spoken word during activities requiring detail or important instructions.
• Hearing to perceive the nature of sound with no less than 40 dB loss at 1000 Hz and 2000 Hz, with or without correction; ability to perceive detailed information orally.
• Perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers; exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Perform light work most of the time, up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, or up to 10 pounds frequently; occasionally medium work up to 50 pounds occasionally or up to 20 pounds frequently.
• Work requires a minimum standard of visual acuity with or without correction to complete administrative and clerical tasks, as well as inspect and analyze.
• Must handle distractions such as noise, conversation, and foot traffic, moving from one task to another as needed.
• Worker may be subjected to temperature changes; the position is predominantly inside with no substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Pet insurance, financial fraud insurance
• Education reimbursement