About this role
About the Role
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
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Shift Details & Schedule
- 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).
Requirements & Qualifications
- 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.
Compliance & Onboarding Checklist
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.