Licensed Vocational Nurse (Overnights)

Help Adolescents Build a New Legacy

At Clearfork Academy, we provide high-quality substance abuse and mental health treatment for adolescents and young adults. We're looking for a confident, adaptable, and solutions-focused Licensed Vocational Nurse who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys balancing patient care, clinical responsibilities, and real-time problem solving. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety in their workday, thinks quickly, communicates effectively, and takes pride in helping patients navigate challenging moments on their path to recovery.

What You'll Do

• Perform nursing assessments and monitor patient health status
• Administer medications and maintain accurate medication records
• Complete and document vital signs, withdrawal assessments, safety assessments, and nursing evaluations
• Monitor patient progress and communicate concerns to physicians and treatment teams
• Respond to changing patient needs and clinical situations
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, counselors, and behavioral health staff to provide quality patient care
• Conduct patient rounds and support facility safety procedures
• Provide patient and family education related to treatment and recovery
• Ensure compliance with facility policies, nursing standards, and regulatory requirements
• Assist with admissions, orientations, and other clinical support functions

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

You may be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy a fast-paced environment where no two days are exactly alike
• Prefer solving problems as they arise rather than following the same routine every day
• Are comfortable managing multiple priorities and shifting demands
• Think logically and remain composed during stressful situations
• Enjoy working independently while collaborating with a larger treatment team
• Communicate confidently and professionally with patients, families, and coworkers
• Like taking ownership of your responsibilities and seeing tasks through to completion
• Adapt quickly while maintaining quality patient care
• Are motivated by meaningful work that creates positive outcomes for others

What We're Looking For

• Current and unrestricted Texas LVN license
• Minimum one year of nursing experience preferred
• Behavioral health, substance abuse treatment, or psychiatric nursing experience is a plus
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a changing environment
• Knowledge of medication administration, patient monitoring, and nursing standards of care
• Strong critical-thinking and communication skills
• Commitment to professionalism, ethics, and patient confidentiality

Why Clearfork Academy?

• Meaningful work that directly impacts young lives
• Fast-moving environment that keeps you engaged and challenged
• Supportive leadership and collaborative clinical team
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Mission-driven culture focused on recovery and lasting change

If you're an adaptable nursing professional who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of adolescents and families, we encourage you to apply.

Leading Adolescents to a New Legacy

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