Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Correctional Health – 701

Harris Health System · Houston, TX Full Time

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Job Description

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Correctional Health – 701 Location: Harris County Sheriff's Office, Houston, TX 77002, United States Job ID: 178643 Pay: $28.85 – $36.80 / hour Position Type: Full Time Career Area: Correctional Health Benefits Harris Health System offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees. Benefits include: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Prescription Drug Plan Retirement Plans with employer contributions Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays Tuition Reimbursement and continuing education support Wellness programs and employee assistance services Career advancement opportunities within a Magnet®-designated system About Harris Health System Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management, and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health’s robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations, and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of U.S. health systems achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation, the prestigious NCQA designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers, and strong partnerships with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents, and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at UTHealth; The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston. Job Summary The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides patient care and education for patients in ambulatory clinics/areas under the direct supervision of an RN, APRN, PA, physician, dentist, or podiatrist. Using the nursing process, the LVN ensures patients’ physical, social, psychological, and spiritual needs are met. The LVN assists in determining predictable healthcare needs of clients within structured healthcare settings, providing goal-directed care for common, well-defined health problems with predictable outcomes. The LVN coordinates care among healthcare team members to optimize patient understanding and adherence to treatment plans within the LVN scope of practice. Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing Licensure/Certification: Current licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of Texas Basic Life Support (BLS) from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program Additional certificates as required by unit/service Work Experience: Experience in area of specialty preferred Communication Skills: Above average verbal communication (heavy public contact) Proficiencies: PC proficiency Job Attributes: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Analytical, Medical Terminology, PC proficiency Work Schedule: Weekends, holidays, flexible, overtime, on call Equipment Operated: Computer, IV pumps, vital signs monitor, and other unit-specific medical equipment Why Harris Health? Join an award-winning healthcare system that values innovation, compassion, and community. As part of Harris Health’s Correctional Health team, you’ll provide quality care to underserved populations while collaborating with skilled healthcare professionals. Equal Opportunity Employer Harris Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. Powered by JazzHR

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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.