Full Time Licensed Vocational Nurse, LVN (NOC)

Silverado

Silverado Encinitas

Encinitas, California

Posted Sep 25

Shift and hours: NOC shift, Saturday - Tuesday Schedule: Full Time, NOC shift, Saturday - Tuesday
Unit and setting: Memory Care residents living with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other memory-impairing conditionsResidents with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other memory-impairing conditions
License: LPN or LVN licenseActive LVN/LPN license
Term: Permanent Schedule: Full Time, NOC shift, Saturday - TuesdayFull time

Do you qualify?

License: Active LVN/LPN license
Also asks: Graduate of an accredited Vocational Nursing program
Also asks: Reliable transportation to meet attendance and punctuality standards
Also asks: Effective communicator in verbal and written English
Also asks: Background check, drug screening, physical, and TB testing (if applicable) Employment offers are contingent on background check, drug screening, physical, and TB testing (if applicable).

Preferred

Experience: Experience in senior care or memory care settings Preferred: experience in senior care or memory care settings

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What it pays

Benefits

Benefits401(k) matching401(k) matching
BenefitsHealth, Dental and Vision InsuranceHealth, Dental and Vision Insurance
BenefitsFlexible Spending Account (FSA)Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
BenefitsPaid time offPaid time off
BenefitsTuition reimbursement and professional development assistanceTuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
BenefitsReferral programReferral program

More benefits (13)

BenefitsPet InsuranceOther amazing benefits such as Pet Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance and Discount Programs!
BenefitsAuto and Home Insurance
BenefitsDiscount Programs
Paid training
Internal mobility program
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Professional development assistance
Pet Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance and Discount Programs

The role and schedule

Day to day: Liaison between residents, families, and physicians Serve as a compassionate liaison between residents, families, and physicians
Day to day: Clinical support and help with daily living activities (bathing, grooming, mobility) Provide clinical support and assist with daily living activities (bathing, grooming, mobility, etc.)
Day to day: Monitor resident health and maintain accurate care documentation Monitor resident health and maintain accurate care documentation
Day to day: Support a safe, respectful, and engaging environment for residents with memory impairments Support a safe, respectful, and engaging environment for residents with memory impairments
Hours stated: Full Time, NOC shift, Saturday - Tuesday
Weekends: Weekends required
Details: Walking, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs. Active role: walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.)
Details: Comfortable working around animals and pets Comfortable working around animals and pets
Details: Paid training and strong internal mobility Paid training and strong internal mobility

The workplace

Silverado

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Address: 335 Saxony Rd., Encinitas, CA, 92024

Workplace: Silverado Encinitas.

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Join Silverado Encinitas, a memory care innovator ranked in the top 10 nationwide by Fortune Magazine Best Workplaces in Aging Services. Since 1997, Silverado has delivered exceptional care to individuals with neurodegenerative conditions. We're a certified Great Place to Work® and proud to offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.

We're hiring Licensed Vocational Nurses - compassionate professionals who bring clinical expertise and heartfelt care to residents living with Alzheimer's, dementia, and other memory-impairing conditions. This role blends medical skill, empathy, and relationship-building to create meaningful moments every day.

Be a difference-maker with a memory care leader!

You lead with integrity, patience, and clinical precision. You're dependable, eager to grow, and thrive in a team-focused environment. You're passionate about helping others live with dignity and joy.

What You'll Be Doing

Serve as a compassionate liaison between residents, families, and physicians Provide clinical support and assist with daily living activities (bathing, grooming, mobility, etc.) Monitor resident health and maintain accurate care documentation Support a safe, respectful, and engaging environment for residents with memory impairments

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited Vocational Nursing program Active LVN/LPN license Preferred: experience in senior care or memory care settings Reliable transportation to meet attendance and punctuality standards Effective communicator in verbal and written English Active role: walking, bending, lifting (up to 50 lbs.) Comfortable working around animals and pets

Why Choose Silverado?

Fortune Magazine Best Workplace in Aging Services™
Certified Great Place to Work®
Paid training and strong internal mobility

Schedule

Full Time, NOC shift, Saturday - Tuesday

Silverado offers the following benefits to eligible employees

401(k) matching Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Paid time off Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance Referral program Other amazing benefits such as Pet Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance and Discount Programs!

Silverado does not accept candidates from outside recruiters or agencies for this role.

California Employees: For roles requiring driving, the driving requirement has been deemed essential to the performance of this role due to specific business necessity. Supporting documentation is maintained by Silverado and is available for review upon request to ensure compliance with California law.

To view California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) information, please visit this page: https://www.silverado.com/legal-disclaimers/#Consumer-Privacy-Act-Disclosure

Employment offers are contingent on background check, drug screening, physical, and TB testing (if applicable).

Silverado uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security

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What's around it?

Silverado Encinitas · Encinitas, CA

Encinitas, CAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent: $2,886/mo
Household income: $162,229/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Encinitas, CA

NeighborhoodsEncinitas comprises distinct coastal and inland pockets that cater to different living styles. Coastal communities include Leucadia to the north, known for its bohemian vibe, art galleries, and tree-lined streets near Neptune Avenue, and Cardiff-by-the-Sea to the south, characterized by walkable village living and classic beach bungalows near Cardiff Reef. Downtown Old Encinitas runs directly along historic Coast Highway 101, putting residents within walking distance of retail, dining, and surf breaks like Swami's and Moonlight Beach. Moving east of Interstate 5, inland neighborhoods like Village Park offer established suburban subdivisions, condominium complexes, and apartment communities like Spyglass and Sage Canyon, while Olivenhain provides a quiet, semi-rural atmosphere with larger lot footprints and equestrian trails.

Encinitas comprises distinct coastal and inland pockets that cater to different living styles. Coastal communities include Leucadia to the north, known for its bohemian vibe, art galleries, and tree-lined streets near Neptune Avenue, and Cardiff-by-the-Sea to the south, characterized by walkable village living and classic beach bungalows near Cardiff Reef.

Downtown Old Encinitas runs directly along historic Coast Highway 101, putting residents within walking distance of retail, dining, and surf breaks like Swami's and Moonlight Beach. Moving east of Interstate 5, inland neighborhoods like Village Park offer established suburban subdivisions, condominium complexes, and apartment communities like Spyglass and Sage Canyon, while Olivenhain provides a quiet, semi-rural atmosphere with larger lot footprints and equestrian trails.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: amygreenrealtor.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: sandiegomagazine.com Source 4: sandiegorealestatehunter.com

Getting aroundCommuters rely primarily on Interstate 5 for north-south regional travel and Coast Highway 101 for local coastal transit. Driving south toward central San Diego can take roughly 30 minutes during off-peak periods, but rush-hour congestion on I-5 frequently pushes drive times beyond 60 minutes, while eastbound rush-hour trips toward inland medical hubs like Vista can also experience unpredictable slowdowns. For public transit, the North County Transit District (NCTD) operates the Coaster commuter rail line from the Encinitas station, linking north to Oceanside and south to downtown San Diego, supplemented by local Breeze bus routes. Shift workers should note that while hospital parking varies by facility, street parking within Encinitas's coastal commercial corridors and beach access points becomes severely limited during peak hours and summer weekends.

Commuters rely primarily on Interstate 5 for north-south regional travel and Coast Highway 101 for local coastal transit. Driving south toward central San Diego can take roughly 30 minutes during off-peak periods, but rush-hour congestion on I-5 frequently pushes drive times beyond 60 minutes, while eastbound rush-hour trips toward inland medical hubs like Vista can also experience unpredictable slowdowns.

For public transit, the North County Transit District (NCTD) operates the Coaster commuter rail line from the Encinitas station, linking north to Oceanside and south to downtown San Diego, supplemented by local Breeze bus routes. Shift workers should note that while hospital parking varies by facility, street parking within Encinitas's coastal commercial corridors and beach access points becomes severely limited during peak hours and summer weekends.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: amygreenrealtor.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: katestantoninn.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation centers around world-class ocean access and scenic bluffs, including iconic surf spots like Swami’s Beach and Cardiff Reef, family-friendly Moonlight State Beach with its volleyball courts and fire rings, and cliffside enclaves like Beacon's Beach and Stonesteps. Inland, outdoor enthusiasts hike the slot-canyon trails at Annie’s Canyon Trail or explore coastal chaparral along the Manchester Preserve trails. Botanical beauty is showcased at the San Diego Botanic Garden, which features extensive collections of native and exotic plants spanning diverse regional climates, while the Coastal Rail Trail provides a dedicated route for running and cycling alongside the railroad tracks.

Outdoor recreation centers around world-class ocean access and scenic bluffs, including iconic surf spots like Swami’s Beach and Cardiff Reef, family-friendly Moonlight State Beach with its volleyball courts and fire rings, and cliffside enclaves like Beacon's Beach and Stonesteps. Inland, outdoor enthusiasts hike the slot-canyon trails at Annie’s Canyon Trail or explore coastal chaparral along the Manchester Preserve trails.

Botanical beauty is showcased at the San Diego Botanic Garden, which features extensive collections of native and exotic plants spanning diverse regional climates, while the Coastal Rail Trail provides a dedicated route for running and cycling alongside the railroad tracks.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: amygreenrealtor.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: katestantoninn.com Source 4: livelikeitstheweekend.com

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Living in Encinitas

Located 25 miles north of downtown San Diego, Encinitas offers relocating nurses an idyllic coastal landing spot where world-class surf culture intersects with a deeply rooted wellness community. Spanning distinct micro-enclaves—from the eclectic, eucalyptus-lined streets of Leucadia and the beach cottages of Cardiff-by-the-Sea to the walkable downtown corridor along Coast Highway 101 and the master-planned tracts of Village Park—the city provides an exceptional environment for unwinding after long hospital shifts. Days off can be spent running the bluffs above Swami’s Beach, walking the coastal sandstone paths at Annie's Canyon, touring the San Diego Botanic Garden, or finding quiet reflection at the Self-Realization Fellowship Meditation Gardens.

However, living here requires navigating genuine coastal trade-offs. Housing availability is exceptionally tight, with intense competition for rentals and recurring community tension over multifamily building and street parking overflow. Commuters relying on Interstate 5 face significant peak-hour delays that can easily stretch past an hour heading toward San Diego, though the North County Transit District Coaster train provides rail alternatives along the coast. For healthcare professionals who prioritize top-tier public schools, mild 72-degree year-round weather, and an active beach lifestyle, Encinitas offers a balanced, high-quality Southern California base.

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