Licensed Vocational Nurse II

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Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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  Licensed Vocational Nurse II
• Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse II
• Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
• Department: Psych Security Direct Care
• Posting Number: 12565
• Closing Date: 04/07/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
• Salary Group: TEXAS-A-18
• Salary Range: $4,594.16-$5,921.16
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Shift: Evening
• Additional Shift: Days (First);
  Evenings (Second);
  Nights (Third)
• Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
• Travel: Up to 5%
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
• Facility
  
  Location:
  
  
• Job Location City: KERRVILLE
• Job Location Address: 721 THOMPSON DR
• Other Locations: Kerrville
• MOS Codes: 290X,46AX,46FX,46NX,46PX,46SX,46YX,66B,66C,66E,66F,66G,66H,66N,66P,66R,66S,66T,66W,68C,68Z

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people’s lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HHSC is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HHSC is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, and thirteen state supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

• Performs highly complex vocational nursing work. Provides for the care, treatment, and general welfare of individuals residing at the State Hospital (SH) who have complex mental health, behavioral, and medical diagnoses.
• Performs basic and complex routine and non-routine nursing tasks to promote the health of individuals within the assigned areas and shift. Collects specimens for lab work and performs health screenings. Instructs psychiatric nursing assistants and other staff on how to provide service and care that support the individual’s needs. Performs technical nursing procedures according to facility and state regulations. Keeps informed of and follows all agency, SH, and hospital policies and procedures.
• Provides direction and assists with on-the-job training to others such as newly hired LVNs and direct care staff. Assists RNs with implementation of protocols, procedures, and programs to improve overall health and safety of staff and individuals. Works under general supervision of an RN with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including disaster response and/or COOP activation with possible alternate shift pattern or location.
• This position may be eligible to earn additional pay for evenings, nights and/or weekends, and for work at maximum security locations.

• Knowledge of nursing care standards, procedures, and techniques; understanding of principles and processes in patient care.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures and emergency equipment (e.g., CPR) and ability to care for residents and staff in emergencies.
• Reasoning and problem-solving skills; computer literacy; ability to…