Licensed Vocational Nurse (7am - 7pm)

Skilled Nursing Professionals · Houston, TX Full Time

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Job Description

Misty Willow Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center Come join our team and start making a difference! Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Shift: Day or Night/ Noc Hours: Full-time, 7a-7p or 7p-7a Qualifications: Active Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license from the state of Texas Skilled nursing facility experience is preferred but not required Bilingual (English/ Vietnamese) is preferred to be able to communicate with our Vietnamese residents but not required Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision/Disability/Life Insurance 401 (k) Plan and Matching Employee Discounts on Cell Phone service, Hotels, Movie Tickets, etc. Vacation Time, Holiday Pay and Sick Time Take a look at these benefits (and more!) at www.ensignbenefits.com Misty Willow Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is a modern, state-of-the-art care center, conveniently located near the Willowbrook Mall. Serving the Willowbrook/Champions areas, we are a short driving distance to I-45 and Beltway 8. We feature 124 beds and beautiful spacious rooms in both private and semi-private settings. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond delivering world class health care. Our company mission is to dignify and transform post-acute care. We’re always looking for exceptional professionals to join our team, so if you’re looking to make a change to work at a truly remarkable place, we encourage you to apply. C.A.P.L.I.C.O. Customer Second, Employee First Accountability Passion for Learning Love one Another Intelligent Risk Taking Celebration Ownership Misty Willow Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center 12921 Misty Willow Drive Houston, TX 77070 https://mistywillowhealthcare.com/ Unable to apply at the moment, or are you interested in hearing more about future opportunities with us? Join our talent network at https://ensignservices.jobs.net/join This is a non-exempt, hourly position which provides nursing care within the scope of practice of a licensed vocational nurse (LVN) including administering prescribed medications, documenting the condition, care and treatment of patients, observing patients and notifying physicians of significant changes. A state license to practice as a LVN is required. For benefit details check us out here http://ensignbenefits.com/ Benefits eligibility for some benefits dependent on full time employment status. Disclaimer: Pay rates are competitive and determined by various factors. Please note that any rates labeled as "estimated" are provided by third-party job boards and may not accurately reflect the actual pay rates. EOE disability veteran

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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.