Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - AL/MC

Buckingham Senior Living · Houston, TX Full Time

$52637 – $52637 / year

Job Description

Be a part of an AMAZING Team The Buckingham is the premier not for profit, Life Care retirement community in the greater Houston region. Our mission is to enrich each resident’s life through exceptional experiences provided within an environment of comfort, elegance, exceptional hospitality and compassionate care. We offer a competitive salary and benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with match, PTO, tuition reimbursement and meal programs. We are seeking an experienced professional with the skills, dedication and compassion to join our team and help achieve the mission and vision of The Buckingham. Position Summary: The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to ill, injured, convalescent, and disabled persons in the retirement community and health center. Responsibilities: Explains procedures and treatments to resident to gain cooperation, understanding, and alleviate apprehension. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques/standards of practice, document appropriately in the electronic medical record. Maintain knowledgeable of medications common action, usual dosage, and side effects. Prepares equipment and aids Physician during examination and/or treatment of resident. Maintains awareness of comfort and safety needs of resident. Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient. Responds to life saving situations based upon nursing standards, policies, procedures, and protocol. Observes residents and documents accordingly in the electronic medical record. Conducts investigations of resident incidents/accidents, provides immediate interventions as needed. Assist the RN in participating in the care plan process. Conducts community required admission observations and routine observations and documents in the electronic medical record. Notifies the resident’s physician, and representative with change of condition. Notifies supervisor of change in condition when warranted. Provides resident family education/teaching and documents accordingly in the clinical record. Provides resident activity of daily living (ADL) support as needed. Participates in quality improvement activities.

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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.