Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) 

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to provide direct patient care in a facility-based setting. The LVN performs complex vocational nursing duties under the supervision of the Unit RN and Unit Nurse Manager.

This position requires a dependable, clinically skilled nurse who is comfortable with medication administration, treatments, documentation, and caring for patients with more complex medical needs.

Available Shifts

• 1 LVN: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM

• 2 LVNs: 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM

• Weekend Rotation: Every 3rd weekend off

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in accordance with established standards, policies, and care plans.

• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately.

• Provide medication education to patients as appropriate.

• Complete timely and accurate nursing documentation.

• Monitor patients and report changes in condition to the supervising RN.

• Perform advanced nursing skills, including:

  • Gastrostomy tube (G-tube) care and enteral feedings

  • Foley catheter care

  • Tracheostomy care

  • Other complex patient-care procedures as assigned

• Perform computer-based data entry and maintain accurate patient records. Full training will be provided on the applicable computer system.

• Collaborate with the Unit RN, Unit Nurse Manager, and other members of the healthcare team to ensure safe and effective patient care.

• Perform additional patient-care duties within the LVN scope of practice as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted Texas LVN license required.

• Minimum 1 year of direct patient-care nursing experience required; 2+ years strongly preferred.

• Current CPR certification.

• Experience and demonstrated competency with advanced nursing skills such as G-tubes/enteral feedings, Foley catheters, and tracheostomies.

• Strong medication administration and documentation skills.

• Ability to work effectively under the supervision and direction of an RN and Nurse Manager.

• Comfortable learning and using electronic documentation systems.

Required at Time of Interview

Candidates must provide the following documentation at the time of interview:

• Valid photo ID

• Current TB documentation

• Current Texas nursing license

• Current CPR card