Buckner International·Beaumont, Texas
The LVN is responsible for implementing care plans, administering treatments, and supervising aides while providing direct nursing care to residents. The role includes making rounds, recording vital signs, and ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
We are seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our community committed to delivering outstanding care to our residents. As an LVN, responsible for implementation of the goals and objectives of the unit, nursing service and facility through coordinating resident care management and staff direction and by providing direct nursing care to residents. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!
Ensure that the individual health care plan is followed; administer or supervise treatments prescribed by physicians.
Maintain compliance with all Buckner policies, procedures and requirements. Maintain compliance with all federal and state laws and all agency regulatory guidelines and requirements
Make meaningful rounds of all residents, utilizing health care plans; make rounds with physicians and accurately and timely record visits on charts.
Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections; perform in-house testing procedures; take and record vital signs
Assist in maintaining current health care plans according to a schedule rotation and documenting acute episodes or significant changes in resident status
Supervise aides in the performance of their duties by monitoring their work; assign aides to residents, specifying break times and special duties to be completed.
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Must hold and maintain current Texas nursing licensure. Must complete and/or meet training, certification required by Buckner and the State of Texas. Previous experience in long term care preferred
Minimum one-year related experience
Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English.
Work schedules, assignments and units as requested by the facility to meet business needs.
Requires ability to use up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 20 pounds continuously to move food service and preparation equipment and other objects.
Requires ability to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; ability to turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, stand and walk over 75% of shift.
Adhere to the Licensed Vocational Nurse practice standards as established by the Texas Board of Nurse Examiners
The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.
The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing school and hold a current Texas nursing license. Previous long-term care experience is preferred, along with the ability to communicate effectively in English.
Market context
In Texas, assisted living facilities regularly seek LVNs to support medication administration, resident monitoring, and daily care needs, so demand is typically steady. These roles are competitive because employers often look for current Texas licensure, strong physical stamina, and comfort working in fast-paced settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and ability to meet the lifting and activity demands before applying.