Licensed Vocational Nurse

Overview

Date:
Feb 5, 2026

Location:

Vernon, TX

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. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for eligible full-time employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, opportunities for career advancement, and more. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHSC webpage.

Functional

Title:

Licensed Vocational Nurse I

Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse I

Agency: Health & Human Services Commission

Department: Max Sec Psych  Psychology

Posting Number: 13559

Closing Date: 05/06/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Healthcare Support

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-16

Salary Range: $4,094.50 - $5,094.16

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Shift: Regular Evening and Weekend

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:

Vernon State Hospital

Job Location City: VERNON

Job Location Address: 4730 COLLEGE DR

Other Locations: 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 while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you value teamwork and dependability? HHSC is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need. HHSC comprises nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, and thirteen state-supported living centers.

The psychiatric hospitals provide state-of-the-art, recovery-oriented, science-based care and are accredited by The Joint Commission. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

Responsibilities (selected) — Performs routine vocational nursing work and provides for the care, treatment, and general welfare of individuals residing at the State Hospital (SH) with complex medical, mental health, and/or behavioral health issues. — Perform basic and routine nursing tasks to promote health within assigned areas and shifts. — Instruct direct support professionals and other staff on how to provide services and care that support medical needs.

— Perform technical nursing procedures according to facility and state regulations. — Follow agency, SH, and unit policies and procedures; assist with acclimating and orienting new LVNs to nursing functions at the SH; work under the direction and moderate supervision of a Registered Nurse. — Perform other duties as assigned, including disaster response/COOP participation which may require alternate shift patterns or locations.

— May be eligible for additional pay for evenings, nights, weekends, or maximum security locations.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs)

Attends work regularly and may be required to work specific or rotating shifts, extended shifts, and/or overtime in accordance with agency policy. Administers medications and treatments; assists other medical staff in examining and caring for patients. Makes rounds and/or home visits; demonstrates competency in technical nursing tasks in accordance with HHSC, SH, and state regulations. Supports acclimation/orientation of new LVN staff to nursing functions at the SH.

Performs basic and routine nursing tasks under supervision to build skills for more advanced procedures (e.g., tracheostomy care, gastrostomy/jejunostomy care, wound care, breathing treatments). Monitors weight, diet, vital signs, and health status post-treatments. Documents treatments and observations timely in the patient’s medical record (electronic or paper). Fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and communicates pertinent information to the RN Case Manager and other team members.

Responds to emergencies and adheres to safety and infection control procedures. Collects specimens for laboratory examination and conducts screening tests as requested.…