Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Buckingham Senior Living · Trammells, TX Full Time

$35718 – $35718 / year

Job Description

Do you enjoy interacting with people and making a difference in their lives? If you are currently a licensed RN or LVN in the State of Texas we have a unique and rewarding opportunity available! POSITION SUMMARY Assist with planning, organizing and developing the overall emotional and social needs of the residents are met/maintained on an individual basis. Provides general nursing care to residents in the retirement community and health center by performing the following duties listed below. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Connect residents and families to necessary resources and supports in the community. Encourage residents to participate in healthy activities, example; Edgemere Masterpiece Living. Perform Resident Psycho social assessments when needed Assist /Educate residents and families to participate in decision making when there is a change in health condition. Help residents/families adjust to admission to Plaza Health care services; possible role changes; exploring emotional/social responses to illness and treatment of a resident. Educate residents and families on the different levels of health care available; entitlements, community resources and advanced directives. When needed perform health screening and evaluation of new and current residents. Follow up with incident reports, explore possible ways of preventing future such incidents. Work closely with Home Health Providers and assisting residents with coordination of additional services within their apartments. Enforce the Caregiver Handbook. Ensure residents are receiving Quality care from caregivers, Follow up with complaints. Monitor change of condition in residents and make recommendations on proper level of care. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Educational Requirements and Experience: One to three years related experience Current Registered Nurse/ Licensed Vocational Nurse license in Texas preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Competencies: Must demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population. Interacts with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner. Responds promptly to resident and visitor needs and assistance. Supports organization's goals and values. Balances team and individual responsibilities. The Buckingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Buckingham will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with The Buckingham.

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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.

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.