Location & Practice Overview

Assignments occur on-site at participating healthcare facilities in the El Paso area through ShiftKey’s digital staffing marketplace. Facilities post available shifts; credentialed LVNs request those that match their availability and qualifications.

Geographic Area El Paso, Texas and participating local facilities
Practice Model Independent-contractor marketplace
Facility Types Skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, hospitals, behavioral health, and other participating organizations
Care Delivery On-site bedside nursing within each facility’s clinical environment

Responsibilities

  • Observe patients, monitor changes in clinical status, and measure vital signs within LVN scope of practice.
  • Administer medications according to authorized orders and facility protocols, then document administration accurately.
  • Provide assigned wound care and other clinical procedures while following infection-prevention standards.
  • Maintain timely electronic health record documentation of observations, treatments, and interventions.
  • Communicate significant patient changes to the supervising clinician and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.

All assigned activities remain consistent with Texas vocational nursing regulations and the specific facility’s policies for each shift.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold current authorization to practice as an LVN in Texas. Individual facilities may add assignment-specific competency or orientation requirements.

Education
High school diploma or GED
License
Valid Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license
Clinical Skills
Patient monitoring, medication administration, basic nursing procedures, wound care, and EHR documentation within LVN scope
Experience
No minimum years specified; facility-specific requirements may apply per shift
Credentialing
Current BLS/CPR (within 2 years), TB screening (within 12 months), background check, government ID, and W-9 information

Compensation & Benefits

Professionals propose desired rates when requesting shifts, subject to platform limits and facility acceptance. Payment follows verified and approved assignments.

  • Compensation: $27–$36 per hour
  • Same-day payment options after shift verification or weekly direct deposit
  • Access to portable health, dental, vision, and life insurance options through ShiftKey’s partnership with Stride Health
  • Independent-contractor classification (tax obligations are the professional’s responsibility)

Schedule & Work Environment

Work Arrangement Flexible per-diem shifts selected by the professional
Shift Selection Browse and request available assignments that match personal availability
Presence On-site at the accepting healthcare facility
Hours Commitment No fixed weekly schedule or guaranteed hours
Environment Varies by facility; professionals adapt to each site’s procedures and safety standards

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Patient characteristics depend on the individual facility and shift. Assignments may involve residents or patients in skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, hospital, or behavioral health environments.

Setting Dependence Determined by the accepting facility’s census and care level
Typical Environments Skilled nursing and long-term care residents, assisted-living residents, hospital inpatients, or behavioral health patients
Acuity Range Varies by facility from routine monitoring to higher clinical needs
Care Context Bedside nursing support under applicable clinical supervision

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical content centers on vocational nursing support for patients across participating facilities, emphasizing monitoring, medication support, and basic therapeutic interventions within the directed LVN scope.

Monitoring & Assessment Vital signs, clinical observation, and recognition of status changes
Medication Support Administration and response observation under authorized orders
Wound & Procedural Care Assigned wound care and basic nursing interventions
Documentation Continuity Accurate EHR recording that supports interdisciplinary care

Role Highlights

This LVN opportunity through ShiftKey offers an assignment-based nursing model in the El Paso healthcare market. Rather than joining a single facility's permanent staffing roster, professionals can explore opportunities posted by participating organizations and choose individual assignments that align with their availability, credentials, and preferred clinical environments.

  • Access to LVN assignments across multiple participating healthcare organizations in the El Paso area.
  • Greater control over professional commitments through individual shift selection rather than a fixed facility roster.
  • Opportunities to work in different clinical environments, including skilled nursing, long-term care, assisted living, hospital, and behavioral health settings.
  • Ability to propose a preferred hourly rate when requesting available assignments, subject to platform limits and facility acceptance.
  • Payment flexibility through same-day payment options following shift verification or weekly direct deposit.

About ShiftKey, LLC

ShiftKey operates a technology-driven healthcare staffing marketplace that connects credentialed independent professionals with open shifts posted by healthcare facilities. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in the Dallas area, the platform enables facilities to post coverage needs and allows licensed nurses, CNAs, and other professionals to request assignments that fit their availability.

Organization Type Digital healthcare staffing marketplace
Founded 2016
Headquarters Dallas / Irving, Texas area
Primary Function Connects independent licensed professionals with facility-posted shifts
Professional Network Supports LVNs, LPNs, RNs, CNAs, therapists, and other credentialed roles

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to commit to a set number of shifts each week?
No. The marketplace model lets you request only the shifts that fit your availability; there is no fixed weekly hour requirement.
Who determines the final hourly rate for a shift?
You propose a rate when requesting the assignment. The facility accepts or declines based on its criteria and any platform rate limits.
Will I work at the same facility every time?
Not necessarily. You may request shifts at different participating facilities, so the clinical environment can change from one assignment to the next.
What documents are typically needed to start using the platform?
A valid Texas LVN license, government photo ID, Social Security number for the W-9, current BLS/CPR, recent TB screening, and completion of a background check are commonly required.
Is clinical supervision required for Texas LVNs on these shifts?
Yes. Texas LVNs practice under a directed scope and must have appropriate clinical supervision consistent with state regulations and the facility’s policies.
Are conventional employee benefits such as paid time off included?
As an independent contractor you are not covered by traditional employer-sponsored PTO or retirement contributions; portable insurance options are available through the Stride Health partnership.

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in El Paso, TX

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) opportunities in El Paso, TX, through ShiftKey connect Texas-licensed nursing professionals with participating healthcare facilities seeking per-diem clinical coverage. Unlike a traditional position tied to one medical practice or long-term care employer, this independent-contractor opportunity operates through a digital staffing marketplace where individual facilities publish available nursing assignments. The local opportunity spans different care environments, including skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, hospitals, long-term care organizations, and behavioral health settings. This multi-facility model gives El Paso LVNs exposure to different patient populations and clinical environments while allowing them to pursue assignments based on their professional credentials and availability. Each placement is associated with the requirements and care protocols of the accepting facility.

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