LVN / LPN III – State Supported Living Center

HJ Staffing is currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN / LPN III) for full-time contract opportunities at the San Angelo State Supported Living Center.

In this role, you will provide direct nursing care, treatment, and medication administration to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) within a state-supported residential facility.

Location: Carlsbad / San Angelo, TX (San Angelo State Supported Living Center)

Job Type: Full-time, Contract (Minimum 6 Months)

Department: Healthcare / Nursing

• →Medication & Treatment Administration: Administer medications and specialized treatments orally, rectally, internally, or via injection in accordance with facility and state protocols.
• →Clinical Procedures: Perform technical nursing procedures following demonstrated competency and facility standards.
• →Observation & Documentation: Monitor individuals receiving treatments, document pertinent clinical observations, and maintain health records accurately in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and paper charts.
• →Specimen Collection: Collect specimens for laboratory examinations and conduct routine screening tests following documented competency.
• →Emergency Response & Safety: Respond promptly to emergency situations to ensure individual safety; rigorously maintain infection control and facility safety policies.
• →Interdisciplinary Communication: Effectively communicate vital clinical information across interdisciplinary care teams in writing and orally.
• →Patient & Staff Collaboration: Educate individuals on health goals; assist other team members with repositioning and turning individuals during treatment administration; ensure clinical supplies remain stocked.
• →Shift Expectations: Maintain regular, punctual attendance; participate in rotating shift schedules, extended shifts, or required coverage per facility policy.

• Positions Open: 3 openings
• Hours: 40 hours/week (No overtime)
• Shift: Evening Shift: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM (5 days/week)
• Rotation: Rotating schedule with every 3rd weekend off
• Contract Duration: Minimum 6-month contract (exceptions considered for returning agency nurses)
• Target Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Holiday Policy: Regular rates apply; no extra time off approved during the holiday season (including Christmas and New Year's).

• Licensure: Active, unencumbered license to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in the State of Texas or an active compact state license through the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Certifications: Current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR / BLS certification.
• Identification: Valid government-issued photo ID.
• Experience & Skills:
• • Strong verbal and written clinical communication skills.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with computers and Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems preferred.
  • Prior experience working with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and psychiatric populations preferred.

All compliance items must be fully cleared prior to start date:

• Current negative PPD / TB test result (completed within the last 12 months).
• Candidate-provided 10-panel urine drug screen and standard background check clearance.
• Agency-provided FBI fingerprint background check.
• Agency-provided COVID-19 screening with negative result.