Eating Recovery Center·Plano, Texas
The LVN provides direct patient care and medical management under the supervision of an RN or physician within a therapeutic milieu. Key duties include administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and assisting with crisis management and environmental safety.
At ERC Pathlight, we’re on a mission to change lives—and we’re looking for people who feel called to do the same. As one of the nation’s leading treatment providers for eating disorders and mood, anxiety, and trauma-related conditions, we bring innovative, evidence-based, and deeply compassionate care to patients across the country. With multiple locations nationwide and extensive virtual programming, we meet patients exactly where they are and help them move toward lasting recovery. Founded in 2008 by renowned psychiatrists and psychologists, ERC Pathlight now supports more than 6,000 patients each year. And as the need for world-class mental health care continues to rise, our commitment is stronger than ever: to expand access, elevate the standard of care, and empower every patient to rebuild their life with dignity and hope. Why Join Us When you join ERC Pathlight, you become part of a team that shows up every day to make a real difference. You’ll work alongside passionate clinicians, dedicated support staff, and mission-driven leaders who believe in collaboration, growth, and doing the right thing—always. Here, your work matters. Your ideas matter. You matter. If you’re energized by purpose, motivated by impact, and ready to help transform the future of mental health treatment, you belong here. Come build hope. Come save lives. Come grow with us. What you’ll be doing: Schedule: Part Time Day Shift - Two, 12-hour shifts per week with one weekend shift every other weekend The Licensed Vocational Nurse will provide and assist in direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, APP or physician. The LVN will provide medical management of patients and assist with environmental safety and crisis management for the patient population in accordance with the legal scope of practice and within established standards of care, policies and procedures. The LVN will demonstrate performance consistent with the Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan of the organization, demonstrate quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice and treat coworkers, patients, families and all members of the health care team with dignity and respect. The LVN will partner with the treatment team to provide a consistently therapeutic milieu. The LVN will cross train across ERC and Pathlight and may be required to float or be assigned to other locations/facilities within the Region. The LVN may be required to work on-call shifts based on business needs, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local labor laws. Essential duties and responsibilities: Performs all nursing care within scope of practice to assigned patients under the supervision of an RN, APP, or provider Manages patient assignment within assigned shift Performs and documents vital signs, responses to treatment, education and nursing care and assists with other basic medical care tasks assigned Reports abnormal changes in patients or patients’ health and mental status to RN or provider in a timely manner Receives, places and documents provider orders/communication in timely manner using approved abbreviations Effectively labels, collects and processes patient specimens Administers medications, injections, places and maintains nasogastric tube feeds, and provides wound care according to facility and state regulations May assist licensed provider with patient examinations and treatments by positioning, restraining patients, and assisting as directed Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors Ensures that care reflects goals of patient outcome activities Contributes to individualized treatment plans in conjunction with the ERC multidisciplinary team Participates in daily controlled substance count Aides in transition/transfer of patients to and from other units or facilities Collaborates with staff to assist with transportation arrangements for patient appointments outside of ERC Responds to emergency situations until emergency response team (911) arrives on scene Must haves: High school diploma or GED (Required) Active LVN license in the state job is held (Required) BLS certification (Required) Ability to keep patient information confidential (Required) Ability to remain calm in stressful situations (Required) Bonus qualities: 1+ years of experience working with in the mental health field, IV skills/certification, knowledge/experience with nasogastric tubes (Preferred)
At ERC Pathlight, caring for people is our mission and that begins with caring for our own team. Your well-being matters, and our benefit program is designed to support every part of your life. We offer competitive compensation; comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous Paid Time Off; Parental Leave benefits; Retirement benefits; and tuition reimbursement to help you continue growing in your career. We also recognize that mental health is part of every person’s experience. That’s why we strive to create a workplace where you feel supported, seen, and encouraged—personally, professionally, and at home. When you thrive, you can do your best work. And your best work changes lives.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, an active LVN license in the state of employment, and BLS certification. Experience in mental health, IV skills, and nasogastric tube knowledge are preferred bonus qualities.
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.
