Contingent Clinical Care LVN/LPN - MC

Apidel Technologies · Fairview, TX Contract
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Job Description

Join our clinical team as a Contingent Clinical Care LVN/LPN at MinuteClinic. You will deliver high-quality, evidence-based patient care in a fast-paced urgent care environment.

What You'll Do

  • Administer oral, injectable, intravenous, and topical medications to patients.
  • Evaluate complex patient conditions, monitor pain levels, and document treatment responses.
  • Perform phlebotomy, vaccine administration, and point-of-care testing.
  • Conduct mental health assessments and medication reviews for potential drug interactions.
  • Maintain accurate patient medical records and communicate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Requirements

  • Active, unrestricted LPN/LVN license with no disciplinary actions and current BLS certification.
  • Minimum one year of experience in Primary Care, Urgent Care, or Emergency Room settings.
  • Demonstrated experience with phlebotomy, vaccine administration, and point-of-care testing.
  • Proficiency with electronic medical record systems; Epic experience preferred.
  • Availability to work 32-40 hours weekly including every other weekend and some major holidays.

Position Details

  • Full-time contingent position with potential conversion to permanent employee (not guaranteed).
  • Work schedules created in 6-week blocks following 3 weeks of training and orientation.
  • Shifts typically 7-10 hours during clinic operating hours; 4-9.5 hour shifts plus every third weekend.
  • May require floating to other nearby MinuteClinic locations as needed.

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What Most Job Listings Don’t Tell You

General overview for this role type — specific duties and requirements vary by employer.

Nursing roles in senior living are fundamentally different from hospital nursing. Most positions involve building long-term relationships with the same residents over months or years rather than cycling through new patients every shift. Facilities in the DFW area typically require an active Texas RN or LVN license, current CPR/BLS certification, and many prefer at least one year of geriatric or long-term care experience.

Shift patterns vary widely — some facilities run traditional 8-hour shifts (day, evening, night), while others use 12-hour rotations. Weekend and holiday coverage is almost always part of the schedule. The nurse-to-resident ratio in assisted living is generally more favorable than in hospitals, but you will likely be the highest-level clinical staff on the floor during your shift, which means more autonomy and more responsibility for clinical judgment calls.

What to Expect in This Role Day-to-Day

Based on typical senior living facilities in the DFW area.

A typical shift starts with medication pass and resident assessments. You will review overnight notes from the previous shift, check vitals for residents on your watch list, and coordinate with CNAs on any changes in condition. Mid-shift usually involves documentation, family communication, and working with physicians on care plan updates — often by phone or telehealth rather than in-person rounds.

Depending on the facility, you may also handle admissions paperwork, manage wound care, supervise medication techs, and respond to emergencies. The documentation load in senior living is significant — state surveys and compliance requirements mean thorough charting is non-negotiable. Many nurses in this setting say the most rewarding part is knowing their residents personally and being able to notice subtle changes that a rotating hospital nurse might miss.

DFW Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Registered Nurse positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of $48.76/hr ($101,421/yr). The typical range is $39.25 – $53.19/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $73,403/yr
DFW Median $101,421/yr
Experienced (90th) $129,709/yr
vs. National Median +4.0%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.

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