Nurse (LVN or RN) in Lufkin, Texas at Burke Center

Location: Polk Mental Health Clinic - Livingston, TX
Position Number: P #182
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Salary: $43,056 annually (LVN); $56,659 annually (RN)

Burke is seeking a Nurse (LVN or RN) to provide comprehensive nursing services to clients at our Polk Mental Health Clinic. This role supports outpatient mental health services through medication administration, clinical assessments, care coordination, and patient education. The Nurse will work collaboratively with the clinical team and may supervise non-licensed medical support staff as assigned.

Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills are essential for success in this position.

• Administer and track injections and laboratory work

• Complete nursing assessments and AIMS evaluations

• Obtain and document medication consents

• Manage indigent medication programs

• Process prescription refills and insurance prior authorizations

• Respond to patient phone inquiries

• Maintain medication inventory and documentation

• Provide patient education related to medications and care

• Coordinate visits with pharmaceutical representatives

• Supervise non-licensed medical support staff as assigned

• Perform additional duties as needed

• Required: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and licensed as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse by the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners.

• Preferred: Six (6) months of experience as an RN working with individuals with mental illness in an inpatient or community setting

• Required: Texas license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse.

• Required: Valid Texas driver's license

• Knowledge and competency in current nursing practices across age groups

• Working knowledge of computer systems and electronic documentation

• Ability to complete SAMA, CPR, and First Aid training

• Driving record must be insurable under Burke's insurance administrator

• Ability to see, hear, speak, walk, stand or sit for prolonged periods, bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs.

• Hand and finger dexterity for clinical tasks and documentation

• Ability to drive as required

This role offers the opportunity to support high-quality outpatient mental health care in a collaborative and mission-driven environment. Burke values teamwork, professional development, and compassionate care for the individuals we serve.