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Job Description Job Description Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) - Evening Shift6-Month Contract 40 Hours/Week
Shift: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Location: Texas
We are hiring experienced Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) / Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for a six-month contract opportunity at a state-supported residential care facility.
This position provides direct nursing care and clinical support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health needs.
Schedule40 hours per week
Five shifts per week
4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Rotating schedule
Every third weekend off
Additional shifts or overtime may be required based on facility needs
Important: Additional time off will not be available during the holiday season, including Christmas and New Year's.
ResponsibilitiesAdminister medications, injections, and prescribed treatments
Perform approved nursing procedures according to facility and state regulations
Monitor individuals for changes in health, condition, or behavior
Document nursing care accurately and on time
Communicate changes and concerns to appropriate members of the clinical team
Respond appropriately to medical and behavioral emergencies
Follow infection-control, health, and safety procedures
Collect specimens and perform approved screening tests after competency validation
Educate individuals regarding their healthcare needs and goals
Assist with turning and repositioning when providing treatments
Monitor individuals receiving treatments and procedures
Maintain appropriate medical and clinical supplies
Collaborate with nursing and direct-care staff to provide safe, consistent care
QualificationsActive Texas LVN/LPN license OR qualifying Nurse Licensure Compact license
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation
Computer and electronic health record experience preferred
Experience working with IDD, developmental disabilities, psychiatric conditions, or behavioral health populations is highly preferred
Dependable and able to maintain the required rotating schedule
Ideal CandidateWe're looking for an LVN/LPN who is dependable, compassionate, clinically confident, and comfortable supporting individuals with complex developmental and behavioral healthcare needs.
If you're an LVN/LPN interested in a stable 40-hour-per-week contract opportunity , we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today for immediate consideration.
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Worksite address
carlsbad, TX, 76934, US
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