LVN LPN

Diversicare Healthcare Services

Birmingham, Alabama

Posted Sep 18

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License: LPN or LVN license Current LPN or LVN license issued by the State Board of Nursing.Current LPN or LVN license issued by the State Board of Nursing.
Term: Permanent

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License: Current LPN or LVN license issued by the State Board of Nursing.
Also asks: Ability to collaborate effectively with patients, physicians, and fellow team members.
Also asks: Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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Health insurance
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401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
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LPN FT 7a-7p shift pattern posted; some employees note flexible scheduling options while many report short staffing and long hours

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Overview

At Diversicare, we value our nursing team members and provide opportunities for growth and career advancement.

DIVERSICARE OF BESSEMER (Near Birmingham)
820 Golf Course Road
Bessemer, AL 35022-6024

At Diversicare, we prioritize the growth and development of our valued nursing team members. Our Nurses play a pivotal role in our mission to enhance lives through outstanding healthcare, surpassing expectations every step of the way.

Why Choose Diversicare?

Clinical Career Advancement: Elevate your clinical leadership skills with our Clinical Career Ladder, offering progression opportunities to roles like LPN Charge Nurse, LPN Nurse Supervisor, and Unit Manager. Supportive Team Environment: Work alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals who are committed to your success and well-being. Competitive

Responsibilities

Your Impact as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN):

Provide exceptional care to residents, positively influencing their lives and well-being. Oversee daily nursing operations, including medication administration and resident support, ensuring optimal functioning for each individual. Develop your leadership skills by supervising CNAs, guiding them to deliver top-quality care. Access continuous education and professional development resources to support your growth and success.

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Compensation

Enjoy market-leading wages, daily wage access, and a comprehensive benefits package encompassing medical/dental/vision, vacation, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement.

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Qualifications

Current LPN or LVN license issued by the State Board of Nursing. Ability to collaborate effectively with patients, physicians, and fellow team members. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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What's around it?

In Birmingham, AL

Birmingham, ALFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% below the US average

Median rent: $1,107/mo
Household income: $46,051/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Birmingham, AL

NeighborhoodsNurses and young professionals cluster close-in: Crestwood’s 1920s–1940s bungalows and mid-century cottages (often mid-$200s to $500k+) sit on tree-lined streets with coffee shops and breweries and easy reach to Avondale and downtown. Homewood (Jan 2026 median about $400k; listings often $400k–$900k) mixes cottages, brick ranches, and new builds around walkable Edgewood and Soho villages just outside downtown. Urban options include Avondale, Lakeview, Five Points South, Highland Park, Southside, Forest Park, and downtown condos (watch HOA/assessments). Space-for-drive suburbs include Hoover, Vestavia Hills (median about $562k), Trussville, Irondale, Pelham (about $272k), Gardendale (about $265k), Helena, and Chelsea/Greystone/Westover on Highway 280 (Chelsea about $342k). Older close-in stock in Norwood, Woodlawn, and North Birmingham can hide renovation costs.

Nurses and young professionals cluster close-in: Crestwood’s 1920s–1940s bungalows and mid-century cottages (often mid-$200s to $500k+) sit on tree-lined streets with coffee shops and breweries and easy reach to Avondale and downtown. Homewood (Jan 2026 median about $400k; listings often $400k–$900k) mixes cottages, brick ranches, and new builds around walkable Edgewood and Soho villages just outside downtown.

Urban options include Avondale, Lakeview, Five Points South, Highland Park, Southside, Forest Park, and downtown condos (watch HOA/assessments). Space-for-drive suburbs include Hoover, Vestavia Hills (median about $562k), Trussville, Irondale, Pelham (about $272k), Gardendale (about $265k), Helena, and Chelsea/Greystone/Westover on Highway 280 (Chelsea about $342k).

Older close-in stock in Norwood, Woodlawn, and North Birmingham can hide renovation costs.

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As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: gustygulasgroup.com Source 3: magnolialeague.com Source 4: publicstorage.com Source 5: reddit.com Source 6: niche.com Source 7: facebook.com

Getting aroundThe metro covers about 5,200 square miles and 1.19 million people, so it is not a 15-minute city. Highway 280 is the choke point for Chelsea, Greystone, and Westover; I-65 construction squeezes South Shelby (Alabaster, Calera, Columbiana, Montevallo); far-north Gardendale, Hayden, Warrior, and Mount Olive trade cheaper houses for longer drives. Relocators aiming at UAB, downtown, or Southside should treat 280, I-65, and I-459 interchanges as the real map. Downtown parking is widely called painful; public transit exists but daily life is car-and-corridor.

The metro covers about 5,200 square miles and 1.19 million people, so it is not a 15-minute city. Highway 280 is the choke point for Chelsea, Greystone, and Westover; I-65 construction squeezes South Shelby (Alabaster, Calera, Columbiana, Montevallo); far-north Gardendale, Hayden, Warrior, and Mount Olive trade cheaper houses for longer drives.

Relocators aiming at UAB, downtown, or Southside should treat 280, I-65, and I-459 interchanges as the real map. Downtown parking is widely called painful; public transit exists but daily life is car-and-corridor.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: hellolanding.com Source 3: publicstorage.com

OutdoorsMornings often start on the 67 free acres of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Vulcan Park, Kelly Ingram Park, and access to hiking, lakes, and trails are the named outdoor staples; residents also use neighborhood parks in Homewood and the wider metro’s green space. Mild weather most of the year makes walking the Civil Rights District and garden loops practical. Outdoor life is a consistent plus even from the suburbs, though the sprawl means you drive to many trailheads and lakes.

Mornings often start on the 67 free acres of Birmingham Botanical Gardens. Vulcan Park, Kelly Ingram Park, and access to hiking, lakes, and trails are the named outdoor staples; residents also use neighborhood parks in Homewood and the wider metro’s green space.

Mild weather most of the year makes walking the Civil Rights District and garden loops practical. Outdoor life is a consistent plus even from the suburbs, though the sprawl means you drive to many trailheads and lakes.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: cvent.com Source 3: publicstorage.com Source 4: gustygulasgroup.com Source 5: facebook.com

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Living in Birmingham

Birmingham, nicknamed the Magic City, sprawls across more than 5,200 square miles and 1.19 million people, so a nurse’s quality of life hinges on corridor more than zip code. UAB and a dense hospital network make healthcare the economic core; Crestwood bungalows, Homewood’s Edgewood and Soho villages, Avondale, Five Points South, and Highland Park put younger professionals near work and food, while Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Trussville, and Irondale trade minutes for yards and schools. Highway 280, I-65 construction, and I-459 interchanges punish far-south Chelsea or far-north Gardendale commutes that look short on a map. Housing still undercuts bigger Southern metros: Pelham and Gardendale medians in the mid-$200ks, Homewood around $400k, Vestavia Hills about $562k, Mountain Brook into the millions, with downtown condo HOAs as a hidden cost. Daily life includes Saw’s pork and Alabama white sauce, Bottega, Pepper Place, seven James Beard kitchens, 67 acres of Botanical Gardens, Vulcan Park, and the Civil Rights District’s BCRI, 16th Street Baptist Church, and Kelly Ingram Park. Summers run near 90°F and humid; winters average about 54°F with roughly 1.6 inches of snow. Crime, parking, Sunday closures, and humidity are the cons locals actually name.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: gustygulasgroup.com Source 3: magnolialeague.com Source 4: cvent.com Source 5: hellolanding.com Source 6: unionatcooperhill.com Source 7: publicstorage.com

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