Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Health Center (Per-Diem)
- Night differential $1.50/hr
- Daily pay
- PRN / per diem
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This posting states $38–$43 an hour. Open licensed practical nurse jobs in California post a median of $37.36 an hour, the middle half $33–$41.35, across 717 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
Rate of Pay: $38.00 - $43.00 per hour
Additional pay differentials of $1.25 per hour for the PM shift and $1.50 per hour for the NOC shift
Who we are:
Experience the future of senior living and care as soon as you step foot into our doors. Casa de las Campanas offers upscale resort-style living in the scenic area of Rancho Bernardo. Our team of dedicated professionals strives to improve the lives of seniors in our community on a daily basis. Our campus and surroundings reflect the love that our residents have for southern California. Our unique combination of an all-inclusive lifestyle, exceptional hospitality, and stunning location is unmatched. Our well-traveled and outdoorsy senior community enjoys socializing over meals, exploring nearby trails, and taking in breathtaking views. We are currently seeking a talented Licensed Vocational Nurse . If you want to experience a fresh perspective on senior living, join us today!
You will enjoy
- An employee appreciation bonus, which is funded by our residents
- Now offering DailyPay!
- 403 (b) retirement plan with employer match
- An exceptional work environment that is both engaging and fun!
- Monthly Employee Engagement Activities
Who you are
- Current licensure by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Examiners
- One year of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse as a staff nurse in an acute care setting is desirable.
- Two years in long-term care with prior charge nurse experience preferred
Job Summary
Provides basic therapeutic, restorative, and preventive care to residents who have common, well-defined health problems. Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care team members including the resident and the responsible party by contributing to resident assessments and resident care plans. Interacts productively with physicians, families, residents, other department personnel, consultants, ancillary service providers, and community agencies. Provides direction, supervision, and evaluation of unlicensed personnel assigned to work with him/her in accordance with the policies and procedures of the facility. Performs duties effectively with minimum supervision. Practices within the legal definition of the California Licensed Vocational Nurse Practice Act. Is accountable for own practice and for the nursing care delegated to unlicensed health care providers. Is knowledgeable of and compliant with the federal and state regulations applicable to a practice setting.
Essential Job Duties
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills. Contributes to resident assessments and care plans
- Admits, transfers, and discharges residents in coordination with other disciplines. Utilizes information at hand to complete the process of admission, transfer, or discharge
- Coordinates nursing services with facility and community resources
- Receives, documents, and implements physician orders
- Orders and administers medications, performs treatments, schedules tests, and other diagnostic work as ordered by physicians
- Assures that residents receive the prescribed diets. Reports resident weight variations and implements nutritional interventions as appropriate
- Documents weekly assessments focusing on care plan goal achievements following facility schedule and also documents significant occurrences in a timely manner
- Demonstrates ability to assist residents in achieving and maintaining the highest level of independence. Supervises staff and encourages resident independence and autonomy
When you enter a community managed by Life Care Services, you’ll immediately feel the warmth of our Hospitality Promises:
- We greet you warmly, by name and with a smile.
- We treat everyone with courteous respect.
- We anticipate your needs and act accordingly.
- We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.
- We hold ourselves and one another accountable.
- We make you feel important.
- We embrace and value our differences.
- We ask, “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
- We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.
- We pay attention to details.
All Employees must be able to pass background checks (fitness for duty physical, fingerprinting, employment references) as required by a licensed residential care facility. Some of the roles in our community require that we ask about your COVID-19 vaccination status.
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From LCS (Life Care Services)'s job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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