LVN Charge Nurse (Full Time)

Tradition Senior Living · Trammells, TX Full Time
$54790 – $54790 / year
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Job Description

LVN CHARGE NURSE (Full time 2pm-10pm) The Tradition Senior Living is a Texas-based Luxury Senior Living organization committed to excellence in all we do to serve our residents. Since our inception, we have expanded to multiple locations in the Dallas, Houston, and Fort Worth areas. Each community offers a comprehensive continuum of care that includes Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Here at TSL, we are dedicated to not only providing exceptional care to our residents but also fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees. If you are looking for an opportunity to join a rapidly growing organization that specializes in offering high quality experience for Seniors in your community and values innovation, compassion, and excellence in senior care, apply now! We are currently seeking a LVN Charge Nurse at our Houston - Buffalo Speedway community. The Charge Nurse reports directly to our Healthcare Director who oversees day to day operations of the community's Healthcare department. Essential duties include, but are not limited to: Administers and/or supervise medications as needed. Obtains and records Residents vital signs (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration), weight, food and fluid intake and output, as directed. Observes Resident to detect response to specified types of medications and prepares report or notifies Healthcare Director of unexpected reactions. Communicate with physician's offices and doctors as needed to manage or change orders for a resident. Assures emergency response system calls are answered in a timely manner to attend to the Resident's needs immediately after the call is signaled. Attends all training and conferences as required to stay abreast of changes in the nursing profession as well as to maintain appropriate CEU's for license, with prior approval of supervisor. Assures all training required by the state regulations is completed and documented each year. Assures all direct care staff duties are performed as assigned and documented appropriately. Participates in the Care Planning process as assigned. Assists in training for all direct care staff to assure requirements for state regulations are met, as assigned by Healthcare Director. Addresses team member, family, and resident concerns to promote satisfaction and good communication. Maintains confidentiality of all pertinent personal or health information concerning residents and staff. Other duties as assigned to ensure the success and safety of The Tradition Residents and team members. Requirements: Minimum of one (1) year experience in home health, assisted living, hospital, or long-term care environment preferred. Maintains a current state license as a professional Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Management experience preferred Here's why you should consider joining our team: Comprehensive Benefits : We offer a benefits package that includes health insurance, 401k, paid time off, and other perks to ensure the well-being and satisfaction of our employees. Growth Opportunities : As a rapidly growing com

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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.

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