Field LVN

Community Healthcare Of Texas · Westover Hills, TX Full Time

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Job Description

Community Healthcare of Texas has provided hospice and palliative care services since 1996. Our mission is to provide compassionate care for individuals living with serious illnesses while supporting their loved ones who care for them. Community Healthcare of Texas is currently recruiting for a Field LVN. $2,500 Sign-on bonus POSITION SUMMARY Assist the RN Case Manager in the plan of care for the patient. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assists RN in case management of total plan of care of patient/support persons by coordinating with team members and communicating with IDG in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and regulations that define the scope of practice. Complete, maintain, and submit accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding the patient’s condition and care given. Record pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriate. Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician. Document nursing care and significant interactions with patients, support persons, and team members. Assess patient/family response to care and participate in follow-up with bereaved families with various types of contact. Manage assigned patients equally, regardless of severity, contagion, or complexity of diagnosis. Participate in on-call rotation POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Licensed Vocational Nurse licensed by the State of Texas, required Hold a valid driver’s license and have a dependable means of transportation 1 year of nursing, hospice, or oncology experience preferred 1 year LVN experience in an acute care setting required. Proficient skills using a computer are required; Microsoft Office suite experience preferred BENEFITS Competitive Pay Generous Paid Time Off Programs Company-provided Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Medical, Dental, Vision Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account Employee Assistance Program Retirement Savings Plan Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Monday through Friday / 8:00am to 5:00pm

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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 DFW 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 DFW 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.

DFW Area Salary Data

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Registered Nurse positions in the DFW metroplex area earn a median wage of $48.76/hr ($101,421/yr). The typical range is $39.25 – $53.19/hr (25th–75th percentile).

Entry Level (10th) $73,403/yr

DFW Median $101,421/yr

Experienced (90th) $129,709/yr

vs. National Median +4.0%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metro Area). Salary data provided by DFW Senior Living Guide.