Licensed Vocational Nurse; LVN Per Diem
Listed on 2026-06-21
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Respiratory
Location: Brownwood
- Location 199 County Road 616,Brownwood, TX, 76802,United States
- Base Pay $30.00 - $34.00 / Hour
- Job Category tracheotomy, trach, ventilator
- Employee Type PRN Non-Exempt
New Jersey Respiratory Associates (NJRA) is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to support our Pulmonary Link program in the Brownwood, TX area.
Pulmonary Link is a specialized respiratory program designed to bring advanced pulmonary care into skilled nursing and post-acute settings. This role focuses on supporting patients with complex respiratory conditions through proactive care, monitoring, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary clinical team.
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care in accordance with established care plans
- Monitor and report changes in patient condition to the clinical team
- Support patients with respiratory conditions including tracheostomies and chronic respiratory disease
- Assist with implementation of pulmonary care plans and interventions
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
- Collaborate with respiratory therapists, nurse practitioners, and physicians
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation
- Participate in interdisciplinary care coordination and patient rounding
- Active LVN license in the state of Texas
- Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute settings preferred
- Experience with respiratory or ventilator patients is a plus
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Work performed across one or more facilities within the Brownwood area
- Ability to travel locally as needed
- Ability to stand, walk, and assist patients throughout the shift
- Ability to lift up to 50 pound
Must maintain good physical and emotional health to perform duties effectively. Requires the ability to understand and communicate clearly with staff, residents, and families. Must be able to lift over 50 pounds and tolerate constant walking, standing, and sitting throughout the shift.
Exposure RisksMay be exposed to blood and body fluids during normal work routines. Must follow OSHA standards and use universal precautions at all times.
Working ConditionsWork hours are based on the needs of the residents and the facility. Must be available to work weekends and holidays as needed.
New Jersey Respiratory is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at New Jersey Respiratory are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to a person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.
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