<p>A State Supported Living Center in Lubbock, TX is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with behavioral health experience for a 6-month travel contract. This is a direct patient-care role within a specialized residential facility serving individuals with behavioral health needs, offering competitive hourly pay and a full travel benefit package for qualified candidates ready to step in immediately.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Pay rate of $41.00 per hour</li> <li>6-month contract with weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends provided</li> <li>Access to an extensive housing network with corporate discounts</li> <li>Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, and ancillary benefits</li> <li>Referral bonuses and rewards & recognition program</li> <li>Dedicated licensing and compliance team support</li> <li>24/7 team support throughout the assignment</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Specialty setting: behavioral health within a State Supported Living Center</li> <li>8-hour shifts with a defined schedule structure</li> <li>Conducts physical assessments and pertinent diagnostic testing to evaluate resident health status</li> <li>Administers medications and treatments in accordance with care plans</li> <li>Active participant in the interdisciplinary care planning process</li> <li>Communicates directly with physicians regarding changes in resident condition and diagnostic findings</li> <li>Documents assessments and care delivery in compliance with state, federal, and facility standards</li> <li>Provides health education to residents and their families</li> <li>Completes required regulatory forms and documentation per state and federal requirements</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, active Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) licensure in the state of Texas required</li> <li>Minimum 2 years of LVN clinical experience</li> <li>Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association required</li> <li>Criminal background check required as a condition of employment per state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Lubbock is a mid-sized West Texas city and home to Texas Tech University, offering a lively college-town atmosphere with a low cost of living and a strong sense of community. The city features a growing arts and dining scene, abundant sunshine, and easy access to outdoor recreation across the South Plains region. For travel clinicians, Lubbock provides an affordable, welcoming base with all the amenities of a regional hub without the congestion of a major metro.</p>