Licensed Vocational Nurse

LVN | Behavioral Health (SUD)LVN | Behavioral Health (SUD) | $28 - $34 hourly, based on experience and educationFull-time | 12-hour shifts | Night Shift opportunities (5:45pm - 6:15am)Banyan Treatment Centers is seeking a skilled and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our nursing team on a full-time basis at our facility in Waelder, TX.This is a flexible opportunity for a nurse who wants to bring clinical expertise to a small, close-knit team supporting people through substance use recovery and to be part of why quality SUD treatment exists in rural TX.About the CompanyBanyan Treatment Centers is a leading national provider of intensive treatment for individuals facing substance use and mental health disorders. Backed by TPG's Rise Fund, Banyan is rapidly expanding access to high-quality, compassionate care.Why Join Banyan Treatment Centers?Waelder and the surrounding communities deserve the same quality of SUD care found in bigger cities. As an LVN here, you'll be part of making that possible — bringing skilled, compassionate treatment right to the community that needs it.As an LVN, you will:Join a mission-driven, Joint Commission–accredited organization with the stability, resources, and reach of a national provider — serving a rural Texas community that counts on us.Work with real backup, not just on paper — our Director of Nursing works nightshifts when needed and leads by example, so you're never navigating high-acuity moments alone.Practice across the full continuum of SUD care — from detox through outpatient levels of care at a facility ASAM-certified at Levels 3.5 and 3.7Work within a right-sized, 40 + bed facility where you can build genuine relationships with patients and colleagues, not get lost in a large or impersonal system.Work per-diem, as-needed shifts — flexibility to pick up work around your schedule while still doing meaningful clinical work.Keep your license current with CEUs that count toward re-licensure and CPR training provided at no cost to you.Grow professionally in SUD nursing, building skills in assessment, crisis intervention, and collaborative treatment planning.Bring your whole background to the work — whether you come from acute care, detox, or medical-surgical nursing, or bring lived experience with recovery, it's valued here (though not required).Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team committed to high-quality, trauma-informed SUD care.Key Responsibilities:Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments, including ASAM formsProvide routine nursing care at various levels of careIdentify treatment needs and integrate findings into collaborative, measurable treatment plansComplete nursing documentation in accordance with facility and state requirementsReview medication logs and assist the medical department with a variety of tasksAdminister medications as directed by the medical providerFacilitate medication education for patientsCollaborate with patients, families, and referral sources on progress updates and post-discharge planningApply clinical judgment in crisis situations, including risk assessments and de-escalationBuild rapport and trust with patients through strong interpersonal skillsQualificationsActive LVN license in TexasNursing degree/diploma from an accredited school of nursingStrong assessment and organizational skillsDetail-oriented with excellent communication abilitiesAbility to maintain objectivity and empathy in patient interactionsAdherence to the Healthcare Code of EthicsKnowledge of state and federal confidentiality regulationsExperience in substance use disorder treatment, acute care, or detox settingsFamiliarity with KIPU EMR systemPersonal or professional familiarity with the local recovery community; lived experience is valued but not requiredPerks of Per-Diem:Flexible, as-needed scheduling that works around your lifeCEUs that count toward licensure renewalCPR training providedApply Now!If you're an LVN looking for flexible, meaningful clinical work in a rural community that needs it, we'd like to meet you. Apply today to join the team at Banyan Treatment Centers in Waelder, TX.Banyan Treatment Centers is an equal opportunity employer.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.