<p>Licensed Vocational Nurse opening in Behavioral Health at a state-supported living center in Denton, Texas. This is a six-month contract position offering $43 per hour with 8-hour shifts, ideal for nurses seeking structured behavioral health experience in a community-based setting.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>$43 per hour</li> <li>Six-month contract engagement</li> <li>Comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, and vision coverage</li> <li>Travel and housing stipends</li> <li>Access to extensive housing network and corporate discounts</li> <li>Weekly direct deposit</li> <li>Referral bonuses</li> <li>24/7 team support and dedicated licensing and compliance team</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>State-supported living center serving individuals with behavioral health needs</li> <li>8-hour shift structure</li> <li>Core responsibilities include patient assessment via physical examination and diagnostic testing, medication and treatment administration, care planning participation, and physician communication regarding resident condition changes</li> <li>Documentation and compliance with state and federal regulatory standards</li> <li>Patient and family education on health-related issues</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current and valid Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license</li> <li>Minimum two years of nursing experience</li> <li>Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association</li> <li>Criminal record check required as a condition of employment per Texas state law</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Denton is a vibrant college town in north-central Texas, home to the University of North Texas and Texas Woman's University. The community offers a blend of cultural amenities, outdoor recreation, and proximity to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, making it an attractive base for healthcare professionals seeking both small-town character and access to urban resources.</p>