LVN II

Date:
Sep 1, 2026

Location:

WACO, 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. 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:

LVN II Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse II Agency: Health & Human Services Comm Department: Chld /orAdolPsych Nursing Posting Number: 20778 Closing Date: 09/15/2026 Posting Audience: Internal and External Occupational Category: Healthcare Support Salary Range: $4,548.00 - $5,921.16 Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-A-18 Shift: Day Additional Shift Telework:
Not Eligible for Telework Travel: Up to 15%
Regular/Temporary: Regular Full Time/Part Time: Full time FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility

Location:

Waco Center for Youth

Job Location City: WACO

Job Location Address: 3501 N 19TH ST

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

Brief Job Description 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. The 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.

The LVN II performs highly complex vocational nursing work. The LVN II provides for the care, treatment, and general welfare of individuals residing at the State Hospital (SH) who have complex mental health, behavioral, and medical diagnoses; performs basic and complex routine and non-routine nursing tasks to promote the health of the individuals within the assigned areas and assigned shift; collects specimens for lab work and performs health screenings;

instructs Psychiatric Nursing Assistants and other staff on how to provide service and care that support the individual’s needs; performs technical nursing procedures according to facility and state regulations; keeps informed of and follows all agency, SH, and hospital policies and procedures; provides direction and assists with on-the-job training to others such as newly hired LVNs and direct care staff;

and assists Registered Nurses (RNs) with implementation of protocols, procedures, and programs to improve overall health and safety of staff and individuals. Works under general supervision of a RN, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an…