Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

ADAPTIVE HOME HEALTH · Houston, TX Full Time
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Job Description

Role: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) — Field Clinician Comp: $48.08 / point | $75,000 - $90,000 /year Mileage: in addition to productivity comp Schedule: Full-time Monday–Friday some weekends (as needed) Location: Field-based Who We Are: Adaptive Home Health is building a higher-acuity, patient-centered, skilled home health model across Texas. Our ultimate mission is to dramatically improve patient access to home health care. The LVN role supports that mission by delivering safe, reliable skilled care in the home within LVN scope — with excellent communication and escalation to the RN/clinical team so patients stay safe and on track. We build technology to better support field clinicians. Our charting product is designed to reduce documentation burden and keep visits moving, and our scheduling product (launching soon) will make it easier to coordinate visits, reduce last-minute changes, and protect clinician time. What you will do: Deliver skilled nursing visits in the home within LVN scope , under RN/clinical supervision as required. Perform focused assessments, monitor for changes in condition, and escalate promptly to the RN/MD/clinical team using clear, objective information. Support medication reconciliation and medication safety education (within scope), and identify discrepancies or risks for RN review. Provide patient and caregiver education (teach-back) aligned to the plan of care. Support wound care and other skilled tasks per orders and competency (e.g., dressing changes, basic monitoring, reinforcement of teaching). Coordinate with the office and interdisciplinary team so visits happen on time and orders are followed. Document thoroughly and on time in Homecare Homebase (HCHB) — defensible, efficient, and consistent. Why Adaptive Operations that back you up: You are supported by an experienced clinical and operational team so you can focus on patient care, not chasing logistics. Clear productivity model with upside: You are paid per productivity point with clear expectations. Schedule flexibility: We build schedules to make field work sustainable, and we support smart routing and coordination so your day is predictable whenever possible. Cutting-edge tech built for clinicians: Our charting tools reduce documentation burden, and our scheduling product (launching soon) will streamline visit coordination. Mission-driven work: We are here to expand access to high-quality home health care, and we want clinicians who take pride in raising the standard. Requirements Must-haves Current Texas LVN license (unrestricted) Comfort working in a field-based workflow with appropriate escalation judgment Strong communication and documentation Reliable follow-through on orders, visit cadence, and patient goals CPR required (BLS) Current Texas driver’s license and comfort with daily travel across assigned territory Nice-to-haves Prior home health or hospice experience Familiarity with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) or similar EMR Wound care exposure Benefits 401(k) 401(k) matching Health, dental, vision, and life insurance Paid time off Flexible scheduling Referral program

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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 Houston 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 Houston 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.

About This Employer

ADAPTIVE HOME HEALTH is a Branch Agency located in Houston, TX at 8 Greenway Plz, Suite 605.

Care services offered: Licensed And Certified Home Health Services; Licensed Home Health Services

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Employer profile provided by Houston Senior Living Guide

Houston Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Registered Nurse positions in the Houston metro area earn a median wage of $47.02/hr ($97,802/yr). The typical range is $38.29 – $50.95/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $69,368/yr
Houston Median $97,802/yr
Experienced (90th) $125,320/yr
vs. National Median +4.5%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.

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Facility Type Branch Agency

8 Greenway Plz, Suite 605, Houston, TX 77046

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