Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

About the role

This is a full time position (30-35 hours per week) mainly at our Forney clinic but may need to float to nearby clinics.

Responsibilities

• Administer oral, injectable, intravenous, and topical medications.
• Evaluate complex patient conditions, monitor pain levels, and document treatment responses.
• Apply advanced knowledge of vital sign monitoring to identify and record abnormalities in blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, and temperature.
• Perform routine assessments to monitor patient health and ensure overall well-being.
• Manage patient access to healthcare and connect individuals with community resources for medication administration, self-care techniques, and disease management.
• Conduct medication reviews to identify potential side effects and drug interactions.
• Develop and administer mental health assessments to screen for depression and evaluate mood, behavior, and cognitive function.
• Accurately document patient medical history—including illnesses, medications, allergies, surgeries, and family history—using electronic health records.
• Use your excellent communication skills to interact with patients, families and other healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Active and in good standing state LVN or LPN license.
• Successful completion of the NCLEX-PN (National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses).
• A minimum of one year of experience as a License Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).
• Knowledge of medical terminology and clinical documentation standards.
• Experience with phlebotomy, vaccine administration, and point-of-care testing.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Experience working in a clinical setting with diverse cultural dynamics among staff and patients.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive information ethically and responsibly.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems; Epic experience preferred.

Education

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of a State approved Practical or Vocational nursing program.
• Successful completion of the NCLEX-PN (National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses).

Pay

Hourly Payrate Range for this position and location is $24-30/hr based on experience plus weekend shift differential.