LVN – Correctional Health – 1200 Main Clinic

Harris Health System · Bellaire, TX Full Time
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LVN – Correctional Health – 1200 Main Clinic Location: Administration Fournace Place, Bellaire, TX 77401, United States Job ID: 176601 Pay: $28.85 – $36.80 / hour Position Type: Full Time Career Area: Correctional Health About Harris Health System Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve residents of Harris County, Texas. The system champions better health for the entire community, focusing 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) services. Harris Health is nationally recognized with Magnet® nursing designation, NCQA patient-centered clinic recognition, and strong partnerships with Baylor College of Medicine, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston. Job Summary – Correctional Health The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) provides patient care and education in ambulatory clinics under the supervision of RNs, APRNs, PAs, physicians, dentists, or podiatrists. The LVN applies the nursing process to ensure physical, social, psychological, and spiritual needs are met. Responsibilities include assisting with predictable healthcare needs, providing individualized goal-directed care, and coordinating care between the healthcare team to optimize patient understanding and outcomes. Minimum Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing One year or more of experience as an LVN required Licensure/Certification: Current licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in Texas Basic Life Support from a hospital-based American Heart Association (AHA) approved program Other certificates as required by unit/service Work Experience: Experience in specialty area preferred Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contact) Proficiencies: P.C. Job Attributes: Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Analytical, Medical Terms, PC Work Schedule: Weekends, Holidays, Flexible, Overtime, On Call Equipment Operated: Computer, IV pumps, vital signs monitor, other unit-specific medical equipment 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.

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