HELEN FARABEE CENTER·Wichita Falls, Texas
The LVN assists in the examination and treatment of individuals in Mental Health Centers under clinical supervision. Key duties include administering medications, performing laboratory monitoring, and providing professional nursing expertise to staff.
Two years’ experience working in a hospital or healthcare agency with individuals with mental illness. Must have current driver’s license and be insurable under Center insurance. Must pass and maintain all Center-mandated trainings. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures; of health care laws and regulations; of medical diagnoses and procedures; of accepted medical treatment programs; and of community health and nursing care principles, practices, and procedures. Ability to provide patient care, to prepare and maintain records, to explain public health laws, and to communicate effectively. Ability to read and comprehend correspondence, memos, reports, medical information, physician’s orders and prescription labels. Ability to count, add and subtract. Knowledge of fractions and calculate medication doses. Ability to write memos, letters, staffing summary reports and medical information. Ability to relate verbal instructions, communicate in a courteous and effective fashion with co-workers, consumers and families, agencies and the public. Display a customer service orientation; at all times treating customers as equals and partners. Skilled in the use of general office equipment and network computers and applicable software, such as: word processing, database, spreadsheet and office management software (Microsoft Office). Familiarity with SmartCare and CARE a plus.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited LVN school and licensed to practice in Texas. A valid driver's license and two years of experience with mentally ill populations are preferred.
Market context
In Texas, nursing roles like this often draw steady demand in dialysis and other patient-care settings because employers need licensed LVN/LPN candidates who can start safely and learn specialized workflows. These positions can be competitive when they require a current license, preferred dialysis experience, and completion of a training program soon after hire. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm you meet the license, color-recognition, and training expectations before applying.