Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Psch Experience

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Location: Kerrville, TX

Department: Nursing / Patient Care

Job Type: Full-Time

Shift: Days, Evenings, Nights, or Rotating Shifts

Reports To: Registered Nurse (RN) / Nurse Manager

Job Summary

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), physician, or other authorized healthcare provider. The LVN is responsible for monitoring patient conditions, administering medications and treatments within the scope of practice, documenting clinical findings, and supporting individualized patient care plans. The LVN collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote patient safety, comfort, and quality outcomes in accordance with Texas nursing regulations and facility policies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in accordance with established care plans, provider orders, and facility policies.
• Monitor and document vital signs, symptoms, and changes in patient condition, reporting concerns promptly to the supervising RN or provider.
• Administer medications and treatments within the LVN scope of practice and according to authorized orders.
• Perform nursing procedures, wound care, dressing changes, and other assigned clinical interventions.
• Assist with patient assessments and contribute observations to the nursing care plan.
• Collect specimens and perform routine clinical procedures as assigned and within scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, mobility, hygiene, and comfort measures as needed.
• Educate patients and families regarding medications, treatment instructions, and basic health maintenance within the scope of practice.

Qualifications

Current, active Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license or eligibility for Texas licensure.

Graduation from an approved vocational nursing program.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, as required by the employer.

Previous nursing experience preferred; new graduates may be considered.

Work Environment

This position is based in a healthcare facility in Kerrville, Texas. Depending on the employer, the LVN may work in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, rehabilitation center, outpatient clinic, long-term care facility, or home health setting. The role may require evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, facility type, and employment status. Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The employer provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and complies with applicable federal and Texas employment laws.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a rsum, proof of current Texas LVN licensure, relevant certifications, and employment references as requested by the hiring organization.