Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Denton State Supported Living Center is seeking 8 qualified and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to join its Medical Services Department on a 6-month contract.

The successful candidates will provide advanced vocational nursing care to individuals with intellectual disabilities and complex medical, mental health, and behavioural health needs.

The ideal candidates must have strong clinical skills, medication administration experience, and the ability to deliver quality patient care in a structured healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to individuals residing at the facility.
  

• Administer medications and prescribed treatments in accordance with established procedures.
  

• Educate patients on medications and treatments where appropriate.
  

• Monitor patients' health conditions and report significant changes to the appropriate medical personnel.
  

• Maintain accurate and timely nursing records and clinical documentation.
  

• Perform computer-based data entry related to patient care and facility operations.
  

• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures and healthcare regulations.
  

• Ensure compliance with ICF-IID regulations, DSSLC policies, and Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) standards.
  

• Support the overall health, safety, treatment, and well-being of residents.
  

RequirementsRequirements and Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) licence.
  

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant nursing experience.
  

• Experience providing care to individuals with complex medical, intellectual disability, mental health, or behavioural health needs is an advantage.
  

• Strong medication administration and clinical documentation skills.
  

• Ability to work effectively in a structured healthcare environment.
  

• Must comply with HHSC immunisation requirements.
  

• Must successfully complete the required HHSC drug screening.
  

• Must undergo and successfully complete the required fingerprinting and background checks.
  

• Must complete all facility-specific and HHSC-required training.
  

BenefitsCompensation and Benefits

• Hourly Pay: $40–$42 per hour.
  

• Contract Duration: 6 months.
  

• Work Schedule: 40 hours per week.
  

• Shift Duration: 8 hours per shift.
  

• Total Weekly Hours: 40 hours.
  

Available Shifts

There are 8 openings across the following shifts:

• Morning Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM (3 openings).
  

• Evening Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM (5 openings).
  

Important Scheduling Information:

• Shifts operate Sunday through Saturday.
  

• Shift schedules may alternate based on facility staffing requirements.
  

• Candidates must indicate their preferred shift during submission.
  

Work Location

Denton State Supported Living Center

3980 State School Road

Denton, TX 76210, USA.