From 3 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 11, 2026Sources
The short version
You'd join a large nonprofit where peers talk about mission and family-like teams, while many also say pay and promotions lag the work. You'd hear praise for schedule flexibility, even as high expectations can strain your time off.
Employer research, Sep 11, 2026
You'd supervise aides, assign residents, and set break times on your shift.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.comYou'd work among peers who describe a mission-focused, family-like workplace.
For experienced nursesSources
You'd likely get some schedule flexibility, which reviewers praise.
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Who it fits
Best fit
- Assisted living nurses: 2 of 3 roles
- LPNs and LVNs: all 3 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Not a fit
- New grads: 2 of 3 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Beaumont
Nursing here
- Preceptors and orientation
Employees report mixed views on whether training for new hires is adequate.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Career development
Reviews describe limited promotion paths and feeling stuck, with low pay and bureaucracy in a large organization.
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- Scheduling
Reviews praise schedule flexibility, though low pay and high expectations can strain work-life balance.
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- Floating
LVN postings require working schedules, assignments, and units as requested by the facility to meet business needs.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Charge opportunities
LVNs supervise aides, assign residents, set break times, and specify special duties.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Benefits
You'd hear health insurance described as solid, with paid parental leave now in place. You'd hear the retirement match was reduced for new hires. You'd find limited bonus opportunities and little room to negotiate salary.
Published pay and benefits
- Benefits
Employees describe pay as competitive for a nonprofit and sometimes on par with corporate roles, but many say it does not match demanding work.
As of 2026
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- Benefits
Limited bonus opportunities and little salary-negotiation flexibility reported.
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- Benefits
Health insurance quality appreciated; paid parental leave introduced; retirement match reportedly reduced for new hires.
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Mission-driven culture
- Org-wide reviews (not Beaumont-specific) describe a mission-focused, family-like workplace with supportive peers; some call it a "great place to work."
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- Upper management
- Leadership is viewed as committed to feedback, but staff often find upper management ineffective or unsupportive.
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- Pay and advancement
- Workers frequently cite low pay and scarce promotions, saying they feel stuck in a large, bureaucratic organization.
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More review themes
- Work-life balance
- Flexible schedules are liked, yet low pay plus high expectations leave some employees stretched.
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- Overall recommendation
- About 105 reviews average 3.5 stars, with 62% willing to recommend the employer to a friend and 63% positive on outlook.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Promotion paths are described as limited, and people say they feel stuck in a large organization.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Beaumont, TX
Tucked along the Neches River where East Texas pines meet Gulf Coast bayous, Beaumont pairs a distinct Cajun-Texan heritage with an easy pace. With living costs 10% below the national average, your nursing income stretches comfortably, leaving time to explore the cypress trails of the Big Thicket or unwind over spicy local crawfish.
Browse roles in Beaumont- Metro price level · Beaumont area
- 10% below the national average
- BEA index 90.0 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,121/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $56,997/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does The Buckner Company hire new grads?
2 of 3 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles with a stated shift, 2 are day shifts and 1 is a rotating shift.
Which units are hiring?
Assisted living (2) and skilled nursing (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to The Buckner Company, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at The Buckner Company
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Assisted Living, 6A-6P
The Buckner CompanyBeaumont, TX
- LVN
- 12 Hours –6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- LVN
- 12-hour rotating
- Per diem
- LVN
- 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Buckner-International-Reviews-E422973.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Buckner-International-Dallas-Reviews-EI_IE422973.0,21_IL.22,28_IC1139977.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Salary/Buckner-International-Salaries-E422973.htm
Nursing here · as of 2026
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