LVN Charge Nurse

Belmont Village Senior Living; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid Time Off

401(k) with employer match

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

PTO accrual

Job summary

Belmont Village Rancho Santa Fe is seeking an LVN Charge Nurse to lead clinical care on the floor, administer medications, supervise caregivers and Medication Technicians, and uphold high-quality, individualized resident care in a brand-new community.

The ideal candidate holds an active LVN/LPN license in California, CPR certification, and at least one year of medication administration experience with strong English communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Active LVN or LPN license in California.
• CPR certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Strong verbal and written English communication.
• Experience supervising or guiding Caregivers and Medication Technicians is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to residents according to orders and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Provide hands-on nursing care and lead the care team on the floor.
• Coordinate with physicians, families, and ancillary providers as needed.
• Oversee and direct Caregivers and Medication Technicians to ensure care plans are followed.
• Support regulatory compliance and quality monitoring.

Education

CA LVN/LPN license

CPR Certification

English communication

Leadership/mentoring

Job description

Join the team and be part of the legacy at Belmont Village Rancho Santa Fe! Our newly constructed senior living community brings together exceptional hospitality, innovative care, and beautifully designed spaces to create an elevated senior living experience—and an exceptional environment for nurses to do their best work.

As an LVN Charge Nurse at Belmont Village Rancho Santa Fe, you’ll be an important clinical leader on the floor, providing hands‑on nursing care, overseeing medication administration, supporting and guiding caregivers and Med Techs, and helping ensure each resident receives high‑quality, individualized care. You’ll work as part of a collaborative clinical team where your nursing judgment, leadership, and experience are valued.

For experienced Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) seeking more than just their next nursing job, Belmont Village offers a steady schedule, supportive leadership, opportunities for professional growth, and the unique opportunity to help shape the culture and standards of a brand‑new community from the start.

If you’re an experienced LVN who takes pride in excellent care, leads confidently, and wants to be part of a team committed to raising the standard for senior living, we’d love to meet you.

About The Role

As a Charge Nurse at Belmont Village, you will administer medications, support wellness initiatives, help ensure regulatory compliance and assist with quality monitoring. You will communicate with healthcare practitioners, ancillary providers, pharmacies, family members, and team members as needed ensuring timely clinical interventions and follow-up. You will lead and provide direction to Caregivers and Medication Technicians where applicable. The ideal candidate is reliable, takes pride in their work, and demonstrates empathy. They excel in a fast‑paced, physically active position, collaborate effectively, and embrace a growth mindset, prioritizing exceptional hospitality and helping seniors to thrive as they age.

Your Typical Responsibilities

• Follow up on physicians orders, coordinate services with ancillary providers and report to physicians and families any changes of condition or other pertinent clinical care information


• Provide medication administration to an assigned group of residents according to physicians orders and report any adverse reactions or clinical observations documenting as necessary


• Ensure resident care and service plans are followed by overseeing tasks of Medication Technicians and care providers


• Make appropriate situational decisions and manage conflict in a positive and constructive manner


• Update and review resident medical records, clinical documentation, and incident reports

The certification says Great Place to Work®. Our employees tell us why: meaningful work, a welcoming culture, and the opportunity to make a difference.

The Belmont Village Difference

• Learn, Develop & Grow – Strengthen your skills with access to on-demand educational content and participate in specialized training led by our Learning & Development experts


• Internal Career Growth – Enhance your skills, take on new challenges, and build a long‑term career with us


• Support When It Matters – BV Cares provides direct employee assistance during severe and unexpected hardships


• Belonging & Recognition – Diverse perspectives are valued, contributions are recognized, and achievements are celebrated


• Stability You Can Trust– Experienced leaders and long‑tenured teams provide support you can count on

Minimum Qualifications

• Active LVN or LPN license in the State in which this community is located


• CPR Certified or ability and willingness to obtain within 30 days of hire


• Minimum one year of medication administration experience preferred


• Prior supervisory experience preferred


• Must be able to communicate clearly in verbal and written English


• Intermediate computer and mobile device skills


• Professional, pleasant and team oriented attitude


• Consistent and reliable attendance is essential for all Belmont Village employees to ensure the successful operation of the community

About The Company

Founded in Houston in 1997, Belmont Village is an integrated developer, owner, and operator of high-quality senior living communities, with more than 5,000 employees and 5,000 units. Our 35 locations across the country and in Mexico City, provide award-winning independent, assisted living and memory care programs. We are proud to collaborate with UC San Diego, USC, UCLA, and Baptist Health South Florida to innovate programs for cognitive health and life enrichment. Belmont Village is a market leader in major markets including the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, San Diego, Chicago and South Florida. Renowned for distinctive design, high standards of life and safety, and reputation for leading edge, quality programming, Belmont Village has been certified as a Great Place to Work® since 2018 and has been recognized by U.S News & World Report as Best in Senior Living.

Benefits Available

Belmont Village Senior Living offers full‑time employees medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescription benefits along with Paid Time Off, Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) savings with employer match, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and life insurance.

EOE

Belmont Village Senior Living is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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