LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Star Nursing Has Urgent Needs for LVNs in Carlsbad, TX

Location:  Carlsbad, TX

Facility: SSLC / Psych / Behavioral / IDD

Start Date: 11/16/2026

Contract Length:  Minimum 6-month contract

Openings: 3x LVN 

Schedule: 40 hours per week / Rotating schedule

Shift: 4 pm- 12 am (5 days a week with every 3rd weekend off.)

LVN Pay Rate

• Local: $42/hr.
• Travel / No Housing: $15/hr. (taxable) + $1,160/week (non-taxable);  ($1,760/week based on 40 hours)

(Candidate must be at least 50 miles away from their permanent residence to qualify for the housing allowance or travel stipend.)

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Administer medications and treatments orally, rectally, internally, or by injection.
• Perform technical nursing procedures in accordance with facility and state regulations after competency has been demonstrated and documented.
• Document and report pertinent observations.
• Communicate orally and in writing with other team members regarding pertinent patient/resident information.
• Complete documentation according to facility policy.
• Respond to emergencies to ensure individuals' safety.
• Follow facility safety and infection control procedures.
• Monitor individuals receiving treatments and procedures.
• Collect specimens for laboratory examination and, after competency is documented, conduct appropriate screening tests when requested by lab personnel.
• Provide education to individuals with specific health goals.
• Assist other staff with turning and repositioning individuals to administer treatments.
• Ensure necessary supplies are available.
• Manage individual medical records in the Electronic Health Record system or paper chart.
• Attend work on a regular basis and work assigned shifts, which may include rotating schedules, extended shifts, and/or overtime when required and in accordance with agency leave policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements: 

• Active LVN license in the State of Texas or a compact LVN license through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Current resume showing  STRONG Psych, Behavioral Health , and/or IDD experience.

-Experience with IDD and Psych is preferred.

-Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

-Demonstrated computer and Electronic Health Record skills preferred.

-Minimum 2+ years of experience in acute care, subacute care, long-term care, behavioral health, psych, or related setting preferred.

• Valid photo ID.
• Social Security card.
• Current American Heart Association CPR certification.
• Two current supervisor references.
• Physical exam within the last 12 months.
• Negative PPD result within the last 12 months.
• COVID-19 testing with a negative result required; facility will provide testing.
• COVID-19 vaccination card, if applicable.
• Vaccination records or titers for MMR, Hep B, and Varicella.
• Must be able to successfully pass a urine drug screen and BG.
• Must be able to successfully pass an FBI fingerprint background check.

Star Nursing is a healthcare staffing agency with thousands of nationwide opportunities. Travel, direct hire, and temporary positions available, highest rates in the industry!

Company Description

Star Nursing is a healthcare staffing agency with thousands of nationwide opportunities. Travel, direct hire, and temporary positions available, highest rates in the industry!