Licensed Vocational Nurse; LVN

Position: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)

About Us

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Pay Rate Range

$35-45/hr*

* Rate dependent on experience, skill level and case assigned

Experience & Eligibility

• Must have a minimum of 1 year nursing experience.
• Not accepting new grads at this time.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision and Company‑Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off Available
• Flexible scheduling – full‑time, part‑time, or PRN. Days, nights, and weekend shifts – we will work with your availability!
• 24/7 Local support from operators and clinicians
• Electronic documentation via a tablet in each patient’s home
• Career pathing and opportunities for skill advancement
• Weekly and/or daily pay
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount
• Employee Relief Fund

* Benefit eligibility can vary and is dependent upon employment status and employment location.

Job Overview

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN) provides and documents skilled nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse in accordance with the care plan and physicians’ orders, maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times.

Essential Job Functions

• Deliver and coordinate quality patient care in compliance with physician orders.
• Continuously observe and assess patient conditions, reporting changes to the supervisor or physician.
• Document all activities, assessments, nursing actions, responses and coordination of care in a timely manner.
• Participate, implement and update the nursing care plan.
• Take appropriate nursing action based on assessment to achieve expected outcomes.
• Recognize changes in patient needs and respond with interventions to prevent or reduce risk.
• Accept responsibility for personal and professional accountability by complying with company policies, state and federal regulations, accrediting bodies and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Provide care utilizing infection control measures that protect both staff and patients according to OSHA standards.
• Educate patients and families regarding disease processes, self‑care techniques, and prevention strategies.
• Maintain knowledge of competencies through educational programs, CE units and internal training.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current, unrestricted state license as a Licensed Nurse in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with nursing care policies and procedures.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Continuing education as required by state.
• Minimum one year of hands‑on nursing experience (CA LVN license required).
• Current CPR certification with hands‑on component.
• TB skin test (2‑step) current within last 12 months.

Additional State Specific Requirements

• South Carolina – One (1) year of pediatrics experience.
• California – One (1) year of experience working under current nursing license.
• Louisiana – One (1) year of experience working as a licensed nurse.

Preferences

• Six (6) months of recent experience as a Licensed Nurse in a clinical care setting.
• Home health experience.

Other Skills & Abilities

• Attention to detail.
• Time management.
• Effective problem‑solving and conflict resolution.
• Good organization and communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• Speak, write, read and understand English.
• Travel as required.
• Lift 50 pounds.
• Reposition patients and move equipment without assistance.
• Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting.
• Sit and climb stairs.
• Visual and hearing acuity.
• Strong sense of smell and touch.
• Respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport.

Environment

• Wide variety of environments, possibly exposing to allergens and other conditions.
• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Compliance with Medicare/Medicaid

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health‑related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

Notice for Job Applicants Residing in California Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Health Care Provider
• Hospitals and Health Care

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