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LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) Multiple Shifts Available

Heritage Plaza Nursing Center logoHeritage Plaza Nursing Center$24–$27/hrTexarkana, TXShiftsPosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night

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This posting states $24–$27 an hour. Open licensed practical nurse jobs in Texas post a median of $28.87 an hour, the middle half $27–$31, across 255 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Licensed practical nurses employed in Texas earn a median of $29.92 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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Staffing at Heritage Plaza Nursing Center, by Medicare's record

One nurse aide on duty for every 12.3 residents at an average hour (Texas's middle home: 12.2); 62.1% of its nursing staff left in a year (Texas: 50.2%); Medicare staffing rating 2 of 5. From what the home reports to Medicare from its payroll (Oct 2026); day shifts have more aides than nights. Its staffing in full.

What Texas law requires of the employer

  • Nurse staffing committee or plan: Texas hospitals must keep a nurse staffing committee, at least 60 percent direct care nurses, that recommends the nurse staffing plan. Tex. Health & Safety Code § 257.004(a) (source: Tex. Health & Safety Code § 257.004(a))
  • Limits on mandatory overtime: Hospitals may not require nurses to work mandatory overtime or use on-call time as a substitute, with exceptions for disasters, declared emergencies, unforeseen events and procedures in progress (covers registered and vocational nurses in hospitals). Tex. Health & Safety Code § 258.003 (source: Tex. Health & Safety Code § 258.003)

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About the job

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

Exciting Opportunity with Competitive Pay & New Revised Wage Scale!

Multiple Shifts Available

Heritage Plaza Nursing Center

Texarkana, TX

Heritage Plaza Nursing Center in Texarkana, TX has opportunities for Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) to join our team! A rewarding career is waiting for you at a great facility that specializes in long-term and rehabilitative care! If you are a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) with skilled nursing supervisory experience, we have the opportunity for you.

As a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) you will participate in and direct the delivery of patient care in accordance with facility clinical systems, regulatory requirements, and physician orders. You will be responsible for ensuring that the highest quality services are delivered in a customer-service-friendly environment.

You will play a key role in creating a positive resident experience by providing quality compassionate healthcare. Come be a key part of our mission to provide superior clinical care, rehabilitation, wellness, and supportive services that meet the wants, needs, and expectations of our patients and residents.

At Heritage Plaza Nursing Center in Texarkana, TX we offer competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, holiday pay, paid time off, employee appreciation events and much more. Don’t miss out on this exciting nursing opportunity. We look forward to you joining our team!

LVN Responsibilities

  • Maintains appropriate nursing service objectives, goals, and standards of nursing practices consistent with licensure requirements and the Nurse Practice Act.
  • Evaluates staffing pattern needed to meet the needs of the residents in conjunction with the Director of Nursing.
  • Administers medication/treatments as prescribed.
  • Receive, transcribe, and implement physician’s orders.
  • Implements and evaluates care plans.
  • Identifies/secures equipment supplies
  • Directs/oversees subordinates.
  • Participates in duty assignments.
  • Organizes/coordinates subordinates, job tasks, and time allotments.
  • Oversees/monitors function and activities of subordinate staff.
  • Evaluate staff performance and institutes appropriate action discipline/training.
  • Monitor’s infection control compliance.
  • Investigates/documents accidents/incidents.
  • Other duties as assigned.

LVN Requirements

  • Current, valid licensure as a LVN required
  • Experience in long-term healthcare preferred
  • Management/Supervisory experience required
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills needed
  • Strong written and verbal skills required

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • 401k Retirement Savings
  • Supplemental Voluntary Benefits
  • Paid Time Off with Cash-Out and Donation Options
  • Paid Holidays
  • Pay on Demand - Payday Advance
  • Gym Membership and Fitness Program Discounts
  • Employee Discounts on Everyday Purchases and Services
  • Access to Automobile and Home Insurance Marketplace

From Heritage Plaza Nursing Center's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Heritage Plaza Nursing Center

Heritage Plaza Nursing Center is a 95 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Heritage Plaza Nursing Center)-bed nursing home in Texarkana, TX, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for nursing assistants and nurses. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Heritage Plaza Nursing Center

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