Licensed Vocational Nurse

Nuvia Staffing; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Shine Residential is seeking a full-time Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) in California to ensure medications and dosages follow physicians’ orders and to provide recommendations to reduce prescriptions when appropriate.

You will conduct monthly medication audits, monitor administration and documentation, train staff quarterly on medication handling, and collaborate with the Shine Residential team to support a healthy, independent living environment for clients.

Qualifications

• Valid LVN license in California required.
• Hands-on ostomy care and C-tube management experience.
• Developmental disabilities experience preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of medication administration protocols.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly medication audits ensuring compliance with physicians’ orders and best practices.
• Monitor medication administration, storage, and documentation for safety and accuracy.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations to medical teams to reduce over-prescription when appropriate.
• Provide staff training on medication administration, storage, and handling with quarterly refreshers.
• Collaborate with the Shine Residential team to support clients’ health and independence.
• Maintain detailed audit reports with actionable insights and communicate findings to leadership.

Skills

Ostomy care

C-tube management

Medication administration

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Organization

Independence promotion

Job description

We are seeking a Full-time Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) who is passionate about improving health outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities. The primary focus of this role is to ensure that clients receive the correct medications and dosages in alignment with physicians’ orders. This includes making thoughtful recommendations to reduce prescriptions when necessary in collaboration with psychiatrists and medical teams. Additionally, the nurse will provide medication training to staff quarterly and as needed, as well as guidance on other medical concerns of our clients.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Conduct monthly medication audits ensuring compliance with physicians’ orders and best practices.
• Monitor medication administration, storage, and documentation to verify accuracy and safety.
• Make evidence-based recommendations to medical teams to reduce over‑prescription when appropriate.
• Provide training sessions for staff on medication administration, storage, and handling as needed, with quarterly refreshers.
• Collaborate with the Shine Residential team to foster a healthy and supportive environment for clients.
• Maintain detailed, organized audit reports with actionable insights, ensuring key findings and recommendations are communicated to leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid LVN license in California required
• Required: Hands-on experience with ostomy care and C-tube (cecostomy tube) management, including flushes and site care.
• Experience in the field of developmental disabilities is preferred but not required.
• Strong understanding of medication administration protocols and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Passion for fostering independence and improving health outcomes.
• Reliable transportation.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in underserved communities.
• A collaborative and mission-driven team environment.

Shine Residential is a dedicated provider of supported living services, empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to live fulfilling, independent lives. We strive to create a healthy and safe environment that promotes personal growth, proper nutrition and decreased reliance on medications where possible. Our mission extends to fostering independence and serving underserved communities with compassion and care.