Licensed Vocational Nurse-Bakersfield CA

HIRING NOW: Direct Licensed Vocaitional Nurse

$22–$24/hr • Full-Time • Bakersfield, CA

Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day

Join Redwood Family Care Network , a leader in person-centered home and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to provide world-class care, advocacy, and support in positive and life-enriching environments.

We maintain a ZERO tolerance stance on abuse and neglect and are committed to ensuring the health and safety of every individual we serve.

Full-Time Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• HSA, Health Care FSA & Dependent Care FSA

• PTO (Paid Time Off)

• Daily Pay via Dayforce Wallet

• Pre-Tax 401(k) & After-Tax Roth

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Discount Program

• Tuition Discounts with Capella University

Part-Time Benefits

• Sick Time

• EAP

• Employee Discounts

• Daily Pay

• Tuition Discounts

Job Summary

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) supports the health and medical needs of adults with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include medication administration, insulin injections, wound care, health assessments, and day-to-day support. The LVN also closely monitors behavioral and medical changes to ensure safety and well-being, while advocating for each individual’s goals and independence.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer insulin injections and manage carbohydrate intake

• Administer medications in accordance with the five rights

• Attend medical appointments and communicate updates to physicians

• Assist with daily living activities (bathing, grooming, meal prep, etc.)

• Perform wound care, dressing changes, breathing treatments

• Audit medications each cycle for accuracy and compliance

• Perform g-tube feedings and colostomy care

• Deliver intramuscular injections and diabetic insulin injections

• Evaluate mental status and responsiveness after seizures or incidents

• Support and redirect individuals during behavioral episodes

• Document daily client notes and report observations or injuries

• Identify early and late signs of infection

• Conduct physical assessments: vital signs, head-to-toe checks

• Participate in community outings and activities

• Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Required

• Minimum 1 year experience supporting adults with developmental disabilities

• First Aid, CPR, and CPI certifications (or willingness to obtain)

• At least 21 years old

• Valid California Driver’s License

• Must pass all pre-employment screenings (background check, physical, etc.)

Work Location

• One on-site location in Bakersfield

• Not a remote position

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