Licensed Vocational Nurses * 1-on-1 Care * Santa Maria
- LPN / LVN license
How this pay compares
This posting states $40–$42 an hour. Open licensed practical nurse jobs in California post a median of $37.85 an hour, the middle half $33.50–$41, across 554 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Licensed practical nurses employed in California earn a median of $38.34 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Date posted: October 27, 2026
Pay: $40.00 - $42.00 per hour
Job description
Company Overview
BrightStar 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
BrightStar 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
BrightStar 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
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others through compassionate nursing care, we
invite you to apply today and join our dedicated team at BrightStar Care.
Apply Now to schedule your interview, today!
We do our best to connect with applicants within 24 hours, including weekends and most holidays. Our team will be reaching out by phone, and email, so please keep an eye out.
Benefits
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
From BrightStar Care of Santa Barbara's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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