LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)Nurse Next Door Central Valley & Bay Area is seeking a compassionate, skilled, and dependable Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join our growing clinical team serving the Central Valley & Bay Area. The LVN will provide direct skilled nursing care in clients' homes under the supervision of the Director of Patient Care Services (Registered Nurse).This role is ideal for an LVN who thrives in a fast-paced home health environment, values meaningful patient relationships, and is passionate about improving quality of life for seniors and medically fragile individuals.ResponsibilitiesProvide direct skilled nursing care within LVN scope of practiceImplement physician orders and individualized care plansConduct ongoing patient assessments and accurately report changes in conditionAdminister medications and treatments as prescribedDocument all care, observations, and interventions timely and accuratelyEducate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatments, and disease managementAssist with care coordination and communication among interdisciplinary team membersRecognize emergencies and respond appropriatelyFollow infection control standards and Universal PrecautionsMaintain patient dignity, confidentiality, and rights at all timesParticipate in performance improvement and quality assurance initiativesTravel to patient homes throughout assigned service areasQualificationsCurrent California LVN License in good standingGraduate of an accredited vocational nursing programMinimum 1 year nursing experience requiredHome health, hospice, or medical-surgical experience preferredCurrent CPR certificationStrong clinical judgment and assessment skillsExcellent communication and customer service abilitiesAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionValid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current auto insuranceNegative TB test or chest X-rayPhysical RequirementsAbility to stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, twist, push, and pullAbility to lift up to 50 poundsVisual and hearing acuity requiredAbility to work in varying patient home environmentsWhy Join Nurse Next Door Central Valley & Bay Area?Supportive leadership and collaborative clinical cultureOpportunity to make a direct impact in patients' livesFlexible scheduling opportunitiesGrowing organization with advancement potentialMeaningful one-on-one patient careService AreasMadera • Merced • Stanislaus • San Joaquin • Contra Costa • Alameda CountiesApply TodayWe are looking for clinicians who lead with compassion, professionalism, and excellence in care. If you are passionate about making lives better, we would love to hear from you.