Licensed Vocational Nurse
- LPN / LVN license
How this pay compares
This posting states $35–$41 an hour. Open licensed practical nurse jobs in California post a median of $37.50 an hour, the middle half $34–$40.69, across 491 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, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking to hire a self-motivated, efficient, responsible Licensed Vocational Nurse for a large established company within the Medical–Skilled Nursing Industry with many growth opportunities. This is a direct hire: Full Time position for a great company. If you have a passion for healthcare, this is the right opportunity for you!
Our LVN contributes to nursing assessments and care planning, provides direct patient care, and supervises patient care provided by unlicensed staff.
What You’ll Do
- Patient Evaluation, Care Planning, Provision of Direct Patient Care:
- Monitors patient care provided by unlicensed staff:
- Uses electronic medical record according to the Business Processes;
- Performs drug count when beginning and ending shift and whenever necessary;
- Assists physician in rounds and examination of patients, as needed;
- Participates in shift-to-shift communication between incoming and outgoing nursing staff;
- Collaborates and coordinates with other departments to provide timely effective care consistent with individual’s needs, choices and preferences;
- Contributes to an environment that is respectful, team-oriented, and responsive to the concerns of staff, patients and families;
- Enhances nursing practice by attending all mandated in-service programs;
- Assists with the orientation of newly hired nursing staff;
- Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment;
- Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive Protected Health Information (PHI) at all times;
- Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and/or needs of patients;
- Performs other duties as requested.
What You’ll Bring
- Current LVN license in the state of CA
- Maintain current CPR certification.
- Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communication.
From Northgate PostAcute Care's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Northgate PostAcute Care
Northgate PostAcute Care is a 52 (source: Medicare Care Compare: Northgate PostAcute Care, opens in a new tab)-bed nursing home in San Rafael, CA, certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Its job board posts jobs for therapists, nurses and nursing assistants. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Northgate PostAcute Care
Based in San Rafael, CAHires in CaliforniaPay on its listings: 75% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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