Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Harris Health System · Houston, TX Full Time

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Job Description

Elevate the health of our community About the Position A Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) at Harris Health System will provide patient care and education with our correctional health department with direct supervision from various nurses and providers. You will use the nursing process to ensure physical, social, psychological, and spiritual needs of the patients are met. The LVN works within a structured healthcare setting and is responsible for assisting in the determination of predictable healthcare needs of our clients experiencing common, well-defined health problems with predictable outcomes. You will coordinate care between members of the healthcare team so as to optimize the patient's understanding of their condition and care requirements. Available Specialities Medical Infirmary (Medical/Surgical) Mental Health Clinic About Harris Health System Harris Health is a nationally recognized health system comprising three teaching hospitals and an extensive network of ambulatory care centers serving the people of Harris County, Texas, since 1966. Staffed by the faculty, fellows and residents from two nationally ranked medical schools, Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), Harris Health is the first healthcare system in Houston to receive the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) designation for its network of patient-centered medical homes, and both LBJ and Ben Taub Hospitals earned the ANCC Magnet Designation in 2020. Each year, Harris Health provides more than 1.8 million total outpatient visits through its more than 40 ambulatory care facilities. Additionally, Harris Health sees more than 177,000 emergency visits at its Level 1 and Level 3 trauma centers and 35,000 hospital admissions through its three hospitals: Ben Taub, LBJ and Quentin Mease. Requirements Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Licensed Vocational Nurse in the state of Texas BLS Certification from a hospital-based AHA approved program Speciality experience, preferred Benefits Day 1 Benefits - Benefits are available the first day of hire $10k student loan repayment Shift differentials (Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Holidays) Medical, Dental and Vision insurance Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance Life insurance 401(k) retirement plan Employee assistance program Subsidized parking Credit union Employee disaster relief Tuition Reimbursement - After 6 months of employment and more! Harris Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. Apply today. Our short application process takes less than 3 minutes on your phone, tablet or computer.

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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.