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.
Responsibilities
Provide direct skilled nursing care within LVN scope of practice
Implement physician orders and individualized care plans
Conduct ongoing patient assessments and accurately report changes in condition
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
Document all care, observations, and interventions timely and accurately
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatments, and disease management
Assist with care coordination and communication among interdisciplinary team members
Recognize emergencies and respond appropriately
Follow infection control standards and Universal Precautions
Maintain patient dignity, confidentiality, and rights at all times
Participate in performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives
Travel to patient homes throughout assigned service areas
Qualifications
Current California LVN License in good standing
Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program
Minimum 1 year nursing experience required
Home health, hospice, or medical-surgical experience preferred
Current CPR certification
Strong clinical judgment and assessment skills
Excellent communication and customer service abilities
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
Negative TB test or chest X-ray
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, twist, push, and pull
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Visual and hearing acuity required
Ability to work in varying patient home environments
Why Join Nurse Next Door Central Valley & Bay Area?
Supportive leadership and collaborative clinical culture
Opportunity to make a direct impact in patients’ lives
Flexible scheduling opportunities
Growing organization with advancement potential
Meaningful one-on-one patient care
Service Areas
Madera • Merced • Stanislaus • San Joaquin • Contra Costa • Alameda Counties
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We 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.