In-Home LVN Nurse — Independent Field Care & Growth

San Diego Home Health Care; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

23 days PTO per year

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Short‑term and long‑term disability

Mileage reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Growth opportunities

Clinical leadership support

Technology and workflow tools

Job summary

Choice Home Health is seeking a compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to deliver skilled nursing care in patients' homes across Santa Cruz and surrounding communities. You will work under an RN, following care plans and performing injections, wound care, and monitoring; ensuring safety and quality at every visit.

You will educate families, coordinate with the care team, and document visits accurately while traveling within the Santa Cruz service area.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Current California LVN license in good standing.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification.
• At least one year of clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Home health experience strongly preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, and clinical documentation skills.
• Ability to travel throughout the Santa Cruz service territory and surrounding communities.
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to patients in their homes under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN).
• Follow the established plan of care and perform ordered preventative, therapeutic, rehabilitative, comfort, and pain-management interventions within the LVN scope of practice.
• Monitor patients for changes in condition and promptly communicate significant findings to the RN, physician, and other appropriate members of the care team.
• Perform treatments and procedures such as medication administration, injections, wound care, vital‑sign monitoring, and other skilled nursing services as ordered.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding medications, treatments, disease management, safety, and the plan of care.
• Assess the home environment for factors that may affect patient safety and make appropriate recommendations to the care team.
• Collaborate with patients, families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate services and promote positive patient outcomes.
• Obtain and document verbal orders from healthcare providers as appropriate and within the LVN scope of practice.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and complete clinical documentation.
• Help patients achieve greater independence, remain safely at home, and reduce the risk of avoidable hospitalization.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Independent work

Clinical skills

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited nursing program

California LVN license

AHA CPR certification

1+ year nursing experience

Home health experience preferred

Job description

Choice Home Health is seeking a compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to deliver skilled nursing care in patients' homes across Santa Cruz and surrounding communities. You will work under an RN, following care plans and performing injections, wound care, and monitoring; ensuring safety and quality at every visit.

You will educate families, coordinate with the care team, and document visits accurately while traveling within the Santa Cruz service area.