Wound Care Nurse - LPN-LVN - Full Time

RestorixHealth · Houston, TX Full Time
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Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse At RestorixHealth, our mission is simple…to restore health and improve the quality of life! Our Wound Care Nurses (will train) are the heart and soul behind what we do. Utilizing the Nursing Process, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) plans, implements, directs, and evaluates patient care to achieve optimal outcomes. The Wound Care Nurse works collaboratively with all other disciplines on the assigned unit. Our LPN jobs provide routine care for the sick or injured while working in conjunction with Registered Nurses. Ongoing training will provide you with the tools to be successful in your role. Take your passion for enhancing the lives of patients and turn it into a career, join the RestorixHealth Team and APPLY TODAY! What We Offer: Monday - Friday schedule, no weekends RestorixHealth is proud to provide employees with a comprehensive and attractive benefits program which includes the following: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (with employer match) and Flexible Spending Accounts (General Purpose, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care) Employer-Paid Basic Life Insurance, AD&D and Short-Term Disability Voluntary Buy-Up Life Insurance (for self, spouse & children), Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Plans Employee Assistance Program Pet Care Discount Program Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays 401(k) Retirement Plan (with employer match) Internal ongoing educational/training opportunities Competitive compensation Continuous coaching & mentorship What You’ll Do: Provide patient care based on scientific principles/nursing theory and evidence-based practice Implement physician orders accurately within appropriate time frames Recognize change in the patient’s condition and intervene appropriately Prioritize nursing actions including reflecting patient needs, acuity, and desired outcome Qualifications: Valid LPN nursing license required Valid CPR certification from the American Heart Association required Prior experience working with wound care patients preferred (Will train) Experience with billing and coding preferred At RestorixHealth, we grow talent. When you join our team, you have the opportunity to develop your career based on your strengths and potential, including the possibility to move functionally, geographically, laterally, and vertically. This is a career destination for engaged, caring, passionate and talented people who want to make a difference. We are the leader in the development and management of comprehensive wound healing and Amputation Prevention Center facilities. RestorixHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or marital status.

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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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