Licensed Vocational Nurses * 1-on-1 Care * Santa Maria

Date posted:
October 27, 2026

Pay: $40.00 - $42.00 per hour

Job description:

Company Overview

Bright Star Care provides expert, compassionate, personal care that supports clients and their families at every stage of life. Each office is individually owned and operated.

Overview

Bright Star Care is building a team of Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) to provide attentive, one-on-one care in Santa Maria. You will support individual’s health and daily care needs while communicating clearly with the client, family, and care team.

Your impact:
Consistent, individualized nursing care helps clients and families feel supported and informed.

LVN Benefits

• $40 - $42hr
• 401k plan after 1yr and 1000 hours worked
• 100% Employer paid, Medical (MEC), Dental Vision and Life Insurance, after 90 days, if qualified
• Ask how to qualify for a $300 Signing Bonus
• Flexible per diem scheduling
• Discounted CPR/First Aid and AED certification
• Earn up to 40hrs of paid sick time off per year, available for use after 90 days
• Employee Recognition Program, earn tokens that can be traded for gift cards and other special rewards
• Employee Referral Bonus, earn up to $150 bonus if qualified

Bright Star Care of Santa Barbara County and West Ventura County is dedicated to providing a higher standard of care that empowers patients to live well at every stage of life. Our professional team, delivers compassionate and expert care, ensuring that patients and their families receive the healthcare they need.

Shifts Available 7 days a week:

7:00am - 3:00pm

8:00am - 4:00pm

9:00am - 5:00pm

3:00pm - 8:00pm and occasionally until 11:00pm

LVN Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in accordance with individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Monitor patients' conditions and report any changes to the healthcare team.
• Assist with daily living activities, including personal hygiene and mobility support.
• Educate patients and their families on health management and wellness strategies.
• Maintain accurate electronic documentation of patient progress and interventions.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities.

LVN Qualifications

• Current California LVN license in good standing
• At least 1yr experience preferred
• Pediatric and adult care experience
• Experience with Hoyer lifts and ROM exercises
• Confident with Trach care, Indwelling Catheters and G-Tubes
• Proficiency in medication administration and management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care
• Reliability and ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to commit long term 2-3 shifts per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person