Specialized Private Duty Nurse LVN
Fountain Valley, California
- Shift
- Rotating
- Hours a week
- 28 hrs a week
Posted Sep 6 · Not open to new grads
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- mix of daytime, weekend, and occasional overnight shifts
- Weekends
- Weekends required
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Home Health
- Accepts
- LVN
- Experience
- 2+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- CA nursing median $56/hr
CA nursing postings that state pay run $34/hr to $88/hr, the middle half $43/hr to $70/hr, across 2909 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
*Job Summary*
We are seeking a dedicated, reliable, and highly qualified Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), to provide comprehensive, one-on-one care for our special -needs adult daughter in our home. She is a sweet, funny and social person. She loves to people watch, listen to music and be on the go. She is non-verbal and requires assistance with walking.
The ideal candidate must possess behavioral management skills, with a proven ability to confidently establish structure and enforce firm personal and safety boundaries. This position requires a proactive professional who can balance excellent clinical care with emotional support, while safely managing community outings and transportation.
Key Responsibilities
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- *Clinical & Personal Care:* Manage medication, monitor health status, and assisting with daily living activities (ADLs) as required.
- *Behavioral Support & Boundary Setting:* Confidently implement a daily routine. Must be adept at managing behavioral frustrations or sensory challenges, remaining calm under pressure, and setting firm, consistent boundaries to ensure her safety and emotional well-being.
- *Transportation & Outings:* Safely drive and accompany our daughter to medical appointments and recreational community activities.
- *Communication:* Provide clear updates to the family regarding daily behavior, health changes, and progress.
Schedule & Hours
This is a flexible role that requires a mix of daytime, weekend, and occasional overnight shifts.
- _We can discuss exact hours, weekly schedule, and flexibility requirements during the interview._
Job Requirements & Qualifications
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Experience
- Minimum of 2+ years of direct nursing experience, ideally with individuals who have special needs, developmental disabilities.
- *Driving:* Valid driver's license with an excellent, clean driving record. Must have reliable transportation and insurance.
- *Key Traits:* Exceptional patience and the assertive communication skills necessary to firmly redirect behaviors when needed.
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Certifications
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
- *Background:* Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check, driving record check, and reference verification.
- Pay: $30.00 - $32.00 per hour
- Expected hours: 28.0 – 34.0 per week
- Work Location: In person
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“Minimum of 2+ years of direct nursing experience, ideally with individuals who have special needs, developmental disabilities.” · from this posting
Requirements
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- Minimum of 2+ years of direct nursing experience, ideally with individuals who have special needs, developmental disabilities.
- *Driving:* Valid driver's license with an excellent, clean driving record. Must have reliable transportation and insurance.
- *Key Traits:* Exceptional patience and the assertive communication skills necessary to firmly redirect behaviors when needed.
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
- *Background:* Must pass a comprehensive criminal background check, driving record check, and reference verification.
Place
- City
- Fountain Valley, California
- State price level
- 11% above the national average
California index 110.7, where 100 is the national average.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.
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Worth asking
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- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
