Licensed Vocational Nurse - Psychiatric Unit
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Managed Care is hiring Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) for the Psychiatric Services team at the Montford Unit in Lubbock, TX. Job ID: 485960BR.
About the Montford Unit
The John Montford Unit is an accredited regional medical and mental health facility within the TTUHSC Managed Care system, providing a comprehensive range of medical, psychiatric, and ancillary healthcare services to patients across the state. The Montford Psychiatric Unit is a 550‑bed inpatient psychiatric facility dedicated to specialized mental healthcare for a diverse patient population, offering nurses experience with complex behavioral health needs while working closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, mental health clinicians, and other healthcare professionals.
Schedule
Rotating 12‑hour shifts (4 on / 4 off), Days | Rotating, 5:30 AM–6:00 PM.
Pay
- Salary range: $60,000–$75,000
- Night differential: +$3/hr on weekday nights
- Weekend differential: +$3/hr on weekend days
- Weekend night differential: +$6/hr on weekend nights
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or higher
- Current Vocational Nurse License in the State of Texas, or ability to transfer license to Texas, or scheduled to complete a vocational nursing program within 120 days of applying
- Current CPR certification
- Graduate of an approved, accredited nursing program
- New graduates must pass the NCLEX‑PN on the first attempt
- No prior experience required
Responsibilities
- Patient Care: Administer medications, perform assessments, and monitor patients’ health conditions to ensure adherence to care plans.
- Clinical Observation: Identify and report changes in patient conditions, contributing to problem identification and development of patient care goals.
- Medical Procedures Support: Prepare and operate essential medical equipment for procedures, examinations, and treatments.
- Documentation: Accurately record patient assessments, interventions, and medication administration in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
- Collaboration: Work closely with healthcare providers and correctional staff to ensure coordinated care in a secure environment.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with all healthcare policies, safety standards, and regulations, including proper medication storage and direct observation protocols.
- Emergency Response: Assist in medical emergencies, triage patients, and provide immediate care when necessary.