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LVN - Private Duty Nursing

Maxim Healthcare

Downey, California

$30/hr

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LVN

Posted Aug 15, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 15, 2026

What the listing says

Shift
Weekends only
Weekends, holidays, call
Weekend shift nurses are highly encouraged to apply!

About this role

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Hourly Pay: $30 - $35 / hour Maxim Healthcare in Gardena is hiring for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) work with Pediatric and/or Adult patients in their own homes. Experience with enteral tubes, tracheostomy, and ventilator management is preferred but not required. Training is provided if necessary. We service all around the South Bay area, including cities between Downey and Long Beach. Weekend shift nurses are highly encouraged to apply! Why Join Maxim: Competitive Pay & Weekly Paychecks Health, Dental, Vision, HSA and Life Insurance Paid Time Off 401(k) Savings Plan Maxcares Awards Program Responsibilities: Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care. On each assignment, provides skilled nursing care/services in accordance with prescribed orders Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient’s condition. Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from health care members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses. Qualifications: Currently licensed as an LVN in the state in which the LVN will practice. Current TB or Chest X-Ray. Current BLS card. One year prior professional nursing experience preferred Maxim Benefits: Health and Wellness Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program Retirement and Financial Security: Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal Benefits Lifestyle Benefits: Paid Time Off, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits and College Partnership Program *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. About Maxim Healthcare Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed. Maxim Healthcare, Inc. (“Maxim”) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Skills for this role

Patient CareVentilator ManagementVentilator

Certifications

BLS

Benefits

  • Commuter assistance
  • Health savings account
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Employee assistance program

About the employer

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Maxim Healthcare
Hiring organization

Maxim Healthcare Services is a healthcare organization operating in Texas that employs Registered Nurses (RNs) for patient care delivery. The role involves comprehensive nursing duties including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. The organization emphasizes clinical judgment and…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Clearly defined nursing scope of practice with structured responsibilities across the full nursing process
  • Organized reporting structure under Director of Clinical Services
  • One year of prior RN experience is preferred but not required, suggesting potential accessibility for newer nurses

What reviewers flag

  • No information available on compensation, benefits, or career advancement opportunities
  • Multiple credentialing requirements must be maintained (Health Certificate, PPD/Chest X-Ray, BLS)
  • Limited publicly available information about workplace culture or employee experience
accountabilityclinical judgmentefficiencystructuredpatient-centeredevidence-based practice

Living in Downey, CA

Downey sits in southeast Los Angeles County, offering a balanced suburban feel with easy access to central LA. Nurses enjoy a family-oriented community, a proud aerospace heritage, and nearby medical employers. Its central freeway access makes commuting to multiple hospital systems straightforward, making it a practical home base for healthcare professionals.

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State price level · California
11% above the national average
State index 110.7 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,937/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$90,699/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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