Contingent Clinical Care LVN/LPN Float - MC
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Job Description
Join our clinical team as a Contingent Clinical Care LVN/LPN Float at MinuteClinic. In this full-time position, you'll 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 vital sign monitoring and routine health assessments to ensure patient wellbeing
- Conduct medication reviews and mental health assessments, screening for depression and mood changes
- Maintain accurate patient medical records using electronic health record systems
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted LPN/LVN license with no disciplinary actions; compact licenses must be from primary state of residence
- Current BLS certification with expiration date at least 30 days past start date
- Previous experience in Primary Care, Urgent Care, or Emergency Room settings
- Experience with phlebotomy, vaccine administration, and point-of-care testing
- Minimum one year related healthcare work experience; proficiency with EMR systems, preferably Epic
Benefits
- Full-time contingent position with possibility of conversion to permanent employee
- Flexible scheduling in 6-week blocks following 3-week training orientation
- Float opportunities to nearby MinuteClinic locations for varied experience
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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).
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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