Buckner Retirement Services Community: Parkway Place Location: Houston, TX - Onsite Address: 1321 Park Bayou Dr, Houston, TX 77077 Shift: As Needed Job Schedule : Occasional We are seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our community committed to delivering outstanding food to our residents. As an LVN , you will inspire happiness in the community through excellence in customer service while coordinating resident care management and staff direction. What You’ll Do As a member of our team you will have an impact on our clients through accomplishment of the following responsibilities: Insure that the individual health care plan is followed; administer or supervise treatments prescribed by physicians. Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections; perform in-house testing procedures; take and record vital signs. Make meaningful rounds of all residents, utilizing health care plans; make rounds with physicians and accurately and timely record visits on charts. Assist in maintaining current health care plans according to a schedule rotation and documenting acute episodes or significant changes in resident status. Supervise aides in the performance of their duties by monitoring their work; assign aides to residents, specifying break times and special duties to be completed. Supervise (or personally handle) the preparation and administration of prescribed medications accurately. Order all new medications and refills; give initial dose of all new medications and chart it timely and accurately. Direct charting on his/her shift and makes detailed evaluation of all resident charting in accordance with facility policy, regulatory guidelines and resident status. Recognize significant changes in the condition of the resident and takes necessary action as directed by Director of Nursing. Supervise serving of prescribed diets and fluid intake; report persistent unresolved problems to the physician and/or the Director of Nursing or appropriate discipline. Professionally communicate with resident families and respond to questions or concerns. Accurately and timely complete focused assessments and appropriate discharge documentation. Intervene in resident disputes or disruptive behavior, if necessary, to maintain proper facility harmony and resident safety. Accurately and timely complete documentation. Work successfully as part of a team and responsible for developing then maintaining strong working relationships with co-workers. What You’ll Bring to the Team To be successful in this role and a great addition to our team we need you to come with the following: Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Must hold and maintain current Texas nursing license. Must complete and/or meet training, certification required by Buckner and the State of Texas. Preferred Qualifications In addition to the amazing qualifications and experiences listed above, if we had our say, we would also look for: Previous experience in long term care preferred. The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner. The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.
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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.