Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) – Private Duty Nursing
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About the job
Guardian Angel Home Care | San Jose, California
Pay: $50–$55 per hour, depending on experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 1:00pm – 9:00 PM
Hours: 40 hours per week
Start Date: October 19, 2026
Location: San Jose, California
Position Type: Part-Time / Private Duty Nursing
About the Role
Guardian Angel Home Care is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and experienced Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to provide private duty nursing care for a patient in the San Jose, California area .
This position offers a consistent weekday schedule, working Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM , providing dedicated one-on-one nursing care in the comfort of the patient's home.
We are looking for an LVN who is passionate about patient care, comfortable working independently, and committed to building a positive relationship with the patient and their family.
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly pay: $45–$50 , depending on experience
Consistent Monday–Friday schedule
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM (30 hours per week)
- No scheduled weekends
- One-on-one private duty patient care
- Supportive clinical leadership and administrative team
- Electronic documentation through Homecare Homebase (HCHB)
- Opportunity to provide personalized, meaningful patient care
Responsibilities
- Provide dedicated one-on-one skilled nursing care to a patient in their home.
- Monitor the patient's condition, vital signs, and overall health status.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and within the LVN scope of practice.
- Assist with activities of daily living and patient care needs as appropriate.
- Observe and promptly report changes in the patient's condition to the supervising RN and physician.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
- Communicate professionally with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary care team.
- Follow the established plan of care and all applicable agency and state regulations.
- Maintain a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment for the patient.
Requirements
- Active California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license in good standing
- Graduate of an accredited vocational nursing program
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Previous nursing experience
- Strong communication and patient care skills
- Ability to work independently in a private home setting
- Dependable and available for the assigned weekday schedule
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous private duty nursing or home health experience
- Experience providing one-on-one patient care
- Familiarity with electronic medical documentation systems
- Strong medication administration and patient assessment skills
Why Join Guardian Angel Home Care?
At Guardian Angel Home Care, we are committed to providing exceptional care while supporting the dedicated nurses who make it possible.
This is an excellent opportunity for an LVN looking for consistent hours, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to focus on one patient's individual needs .
Apply Today!
Immediate Opening – Start Date October 19, 2026
If you're a dependable and compassionate LVN in the San Jose area looking for a consistent private duty nursing opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!
Call or Text: 248-230-0475
Guardian Angel Home Care
Compassionate Care. Dedicated Professionals.
From Guardian Angel Home Care's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Guardian Angel Home Care
Guardian Angel Home Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency in Palm Desert, CA providing nursing, therapy and home health aide care at home. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, nurses and caregivers. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Guardian Angel Home Care
Based in Palm Desert, CAHires in California, Ohio, Michigan, IllinoisPay on its listings: 62% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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