Licensed Vocational Nurse II

Salary: $51,222.00 Annually
Location : 1711 N. Bridge Ave, Weslaco, TX
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Job Number: 2026-03659
Department: Hidalgo County - Juvenile Boot Camp
Opening Date: 09/21/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Civil Service Position:: No
Status:: External Advertisement
Open Positions:: 01
Grade:: 11
Work Hours:: Monday - Sunday / 6:00 am - 1:00pm, 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Military Time: 0600 - 1300/ 1300 - 2100)
Advertisement details and/or special instructions:: All candidates will be required to complete and pass an FBI Background check and Child Abuse Registry check.


General Description


This position provides routine (journey-level) vocational nursing work. Work involves providing for the care, treatment, and general welfare of patients; May train others; Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Examples of Work Performed
Prepares nursing and medical summaries.
Administers medication orally, rectally, internally, or by injection.
Monitors patients for treatments and procedures.
Monitors patients' temperature, pulse, and respiration.
Collects specimens for laboratory examination.
Counsels patients with specific health goals.
Conducts appropriate screening tests.
Applies principles and practices to assess, prevent, and control diseases.
Maintains records pertaining to medication, deaths, illnesses, and the transfer of patients.
Makes rounds or home visits.
May participate in conducting therapeutic programs.
May train others.
Performs related work as assigned.

Education and Experience
Must be a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
One (1) year of experience in nursing work.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must be licensed as a Licensed Vocational Nurse by the State of Texas or in a party state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.
Must have a current valid Texas motor vehicle operator's license.
Must be able to be insured by the County's insurance carrier.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of nursing procedures and techniques.


Ability to provide patient medical care, to prepare and maintain records, and to train others.
The County of Hidalgo offers a full range of employee benefit programs for eligible employees, retirees, and their families. For more information, please Click Here
01


Are you a Licensed Vocational Nurse?

• Yes
• No

02


Are you licensed as a Licensed Vocational Nurse by the State of Texas or in a party state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have one (1) year of experience in nursing work?

• Yes
• No

04


Have you ever had any type of certification revoked by a lawful authority of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department?

• Yes
• No

05


Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility or other institution?

• Yes
• No

06


Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?

• Yes
• No

07


Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity?

• Yes
• No

08


Do you have a current valid Texas Driver's license and current liability insurance?

• Yes
• No

09


Have you ever had your driver's license suspended or revoked?

• Yes
• No

10


Do you currently have an Occupational Driver's license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question