Travel Contract

Travel LPN / LVN - Behavioral Health
Denton, TX
GQR Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

$1,600/week

Posted 5 days ago

Overview

Start Date02/03/2025
Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration26 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,600/week

Estimated taxable pay
$600/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,000/week

Description

Looking for a great Travel Behavioral Health Job in Denton, Texas? GQR Healthcare posted this Travel LPN / LVN Job that offers 40 hours a week for 26 weeks in Denton, Texas.

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The details for this Travel Behavioral Health LPN / LVN Job are:

Specialty: Behavioral Health
Job Location: Denton, Texas
Travel LPN / LVN Salary: $1,600/week
Start Date: 02/03/2025
Assignment Length: 26 weeks
Total Hours Per Week: 40 weekly
Shift Breakdown: 5x8 hrs
Shift: 8 hours, days

LOCAL PAY: $38/hr Facility size: 450-bed facility Scrub Requirement: pending Parking: onsite Pay Cycle: Sunday-Saturday EMR: Iris/Cerner Case Types: Individuals with behavioral issues Intellectual Disabilities Units with medically fragile individuals or areas with a higher acuity, more skilled nursing. Completely non-verbal, non-mobile individuals, some high functioning, most with intellectual disabilities, feeding tubes, etc. (wide range of individuals) RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide care for patients – manage medication administration and treatments; provide medication education and complete documentation. Perform computer data entry – Receive full training. Comply with facility Standard Operating Procedures to meet standards for accrediting agencies; specifically, ICF-IDD Regulations, DSSLC Policy and Directives and HHSC Standards, Rules and Directives. DESCRIPTION: The Licensed Vocational Nurse at Denton State Supported Living Center performs advanced vocational nursing work. Provides for the care, treatment, and general welfare of individuals residing at the State Supported Living Center who have intellectual disabilities, complex medical, mental health and/or behavioral health issues. Orientation Dates: 2/3 Orientation is 6 weeks, lasts for 2 weeks, then 2 weeks of nursing training, followed by 2 weeks with a preceptor. Orientation is held every 2 weeks, on the 1st business day and 16th business day of the month from 8:00 am-5:00 pm. 6-month contract minimum They are divided up by care needs and the nurse will be assigned to a unit based on their skill set but could still float to others Shifts are alternating to meet staffing needs. Able to start any day during the week, given 5 days before start date for processing all pre-employment requirements. Length: 26 weeks Hours per week: 40 hours 6:00 am-2:00 pm Shift: Days 5 x 8's Floating Requirements: Agency nurses are generally pulled first if there’s a need to pull to another unit. Initially, nurses are oriented to multiple assignments before settling in where there’s the biggest need. Patient Ratios: They try to keep it low, 9-10 patients. Higher functioning patients might be a little higher and then lower functioning will be less than that. In the infirmary they have 15 patients total with 3-4 RNs and a charge nurse. Agency will be the first to float. Overnight does change a little bit. Orientation is 2 weeks of education and 2 weeks of on the job training to prepare them. Weekends: every other weekend RTO: None preferred Certs: AHA BLS Licenses: Active Texas LPN/LVN Licensure Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years of experience as the licensed professional they are applying for. For example, an LVN who has just completed RN school must have 2+ years of experience as an RN when applying for that sort of position. 1 year experience in a facility setting for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, and units with medically fragile individuals or areas with a higher understanding, more skilled nursing Experience with a larger med pass Nurses with experience in Nursing Homes do better here. Home Health, Clinic, and Hospice experience does not prepare a nurse for medication administration like that. Agency nurses float first. Please explain expectations. Initially nurses are oriented to multiple assignments before settling in where there’s the biggest need. If that pull comes months later, they wouldn’t get more orientation at that time. Staff are expected to help identify individuals. Need to have clear written and verbal communication skills, they have to communicate with peers, DSPs, PCPs, and also the individuals who live here. Must possess valid LVN license. Must comply with HHSC immunization requirements. Must submit to HHSC required drug test. Must submit to HHSC required fingerprinting. Must complete facility and HHSC required training. COVID Vaccine Requirement: Vaccine required

Employer

GQR Healthcare

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About

GQR’s Healthcare team specializes in connecting experts within the industry to highly skilled healthcare professionals across the US market. In the competitive healthcare market, we recognize that the industry’s common goals of improved quality of care and patient outcomes are wholly reliant upon the professionals directly supporting these initiatives. Leveraging our extensive candidate network, we deliver continuity of care for the communities our partners serve to ensure the patient experience is of the highest quality. Through deep market specialization and a unique approach to talent acquisition, GQR Healthcare provides an unparalleled and personalized experience across all medical specialties in nursing and within diverse healthcare platforms across the industry.

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About Denton, TX

As a travel nurse in Denton, TX here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Denton, TX is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing a good balance.

Weather

In summer, average highs are around 95°F, while in winter, average lows are around 33°F.
Be prepared for hot summers and cool winters.

Furnished Housing

Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in Denton, TX, with various apartment complexes and rental agencies catering to temporary stays.

Transportation

Denton is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
Public transportation options include bus services, making it convenient to get around the city.

Demographics

Denton has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues may include allergies due to seasonal changes.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Denton offers a vibrant food scene with a variety of restaurants, and it has a thriving arts and music community.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local college games, and outdoor activities are abundant with parks and nature trails.

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