LVN Charge Nurse (2-10p)

HMG Healthcare · Houston, TX Full Time
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About Company: Park Manor of Humble 19424 McKay Dr. Humble, TX 77338 LVN Charge Nurse (Full-time) 2-10p Are you a dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse passionate about long term care and looking for a progressive career in healthcare? Do you want to work with a leader in the rehabilitation arena, specializing in long term care ? As a Charge Nurse you will assess resident needs, develop individual care plans, administer nursing care, evaluate nursing care and supervise Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) in the delivery of nursing care. In this role, you will be involved in hiring, orientation and monitoring the nursing staff and training them to do their best while working closely with doctors, administering medications and maintaining accurate documentation of treatment. Job Responsibilities As a LVN you will supervise the nursing unit and coordinate the effective use of personnel, supplies, equipment and facilities. Additional responsibilities include: Reviewing staffing patterns and census of nursing units; reassigning personnel when necessary to ensure residents needs and budgetary controls are met Managing and analyzing patient care following admission/readmission; conducting initial assessment for newly admitted or readmitted patients Assisting in creating and implementing care plans that address individual residents' needs Administering medications, IV therapy, gastronomy tube management as well as some wound care Monitoring residents and communicating changes to physicians Ensuring appropriate documentation of resident care and maintaining medical records to ensure safe, efficient and therapeutic care to residents Troubleshooting and investigating complaints, taking necessary action to resolve problems as necessary. Additionally, you must have: LVN License, in good standing 1 year of experience as a nurse, experience in a long-term care facility preferred Effective communication skills Ability to organize, prioritize and maintain confidentiality and react decisively in emergencies Exceptional supervisory skills, taking a proactive role to supervising and developing nursing team Excellent training skills, ability to provide hands-on training to nursing staff Good problem solving and independent thinking skills Case management skills, comfort with client relations Benefits We are equally committed to both our residents and employees and have created an environment that promotes professional and personal growth. We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages including: Early Wage Access via ZayZoon Health/Dental/Vision Paid Vacation Scholarship Career Advancement through HMGU Tuition Reimbursement 401(k) INDPH (2-10p)

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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 $48.00/hr ($99,840/yr). The typical range is $39.37 – $55.77/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $74,859/yr
Houston Median $99,840/yr
Experienced (90th) $130,437/yr
vs. National Median +2.3%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by Houston Senior Living Guide.

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