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Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Day Shift

Wellsential HealthBastrop, TXFull timePosted 2mo agoStill open, checked every night
  • Days
  • RN license

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open licensed practical nurse jobs in Texas post a median of $28.87 an hour, the middle half $27–$31, across 290 jobs that state their pay. 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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What Texas law says about nurse staffing and overtime

  • 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

Join a Mission-Driven Team at Wellsential Health!

When you join our team at Wellsential Health, a non-profit organization, you become part of a network that provides individuals in our community with the continuum of care they need to pursue better health, engage in the world, and live with purpose.

Our team members are compassionate, motivated, and committed to making a real impact in the lives of fellow Texans. If you're looking for a career with meaning and growth, join us and be a life-changing champion.

Position Summary: RN or LVN Charge Nurse

As a Charge Nurse (RN or LVN), you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care and promoting the well-being of each resident based on their individual care plans and assessments. This position is ideal for experienced, passionate nurses who want to make a meaningful difference in a skilled nursing facility setting.

  • Monitor, assess, and document resident conditions during rounds.
  • Implement and follow care plans as directed.
  • Administer prescribed medications accurately.
  • Participate in physician rounds and chart visits.
  • Perform narcotic reconciliation between shifts.
  • Identify significant changes in resident health and take appropriate action.
  • Oversee and support nursing aides during your shift.
  • Complete incident and accident reports as per policy.
  • Conduct resident discharges in accordance with procedures.
  • Complete nursing assessments before contacting physicians.
  • Communicate clearly with residents and their families regarding health updates.
  • Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director of Nursing or Administrator.
  • Graduate of an accredited LVN or RN program.

Licensure

  • Active LVN or RN license in good standing in the state of Texas.

Experience

  • Previous experience in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting preferred.

Regency Integrated Health Services, Wellsential Health, Senior Solutions Pharmacy, Nurse Practitioner Services of Texas, and Texas Independent Health Care Plan are all an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability status, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on legitimate, non-discriminatory criteria.

From Wellsential Health's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Wellsential Health

Wellsential Health operates 67 (source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information) Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Texas. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, nursing assistants and therapists. Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information

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