Licensed Vocational Nurse, geriatrics
Los Angeles, California
- Eligibility
- LVN
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- Geriatrics
Posted Aug 28
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Floating required
- Setting
- Clinic
- Accepts
- LVN
- Experience
- 1+ 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
Grow Healthy
If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.
Job Overview
The LVN provides direct patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Physician. The LVN tasks include, but are not limited to, vital signs, data gathering, medication administration, and rendering patient care/treatments.
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Minimum Requirements
Graduation from an accredited LVN school.
Current LVN license issued by the State of California, Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
A minimum of 1 year of experience as an LVN is preferred .
A minimum of 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population is preferred.
Experience and knowledge regarding the physical, mental, and social needs of geriatric patients are preferred.
A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.
Bilingual Spanish, Mandarin, and Cantonese highly preferred.
LVN float position
Current and valid driver's license and active insurance verification
Compensation
Pay for this job starts at $31.93 hourly
Compensation Disclaimer
Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.
Benefits & Career Development
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Flexible Spending
- Career Advancement & Development opportunities
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Paid CME Days
- Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Corporate Employee Discounts
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Pet Care Insurance
Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement
AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
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Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited LVN school.
- Current LVN license issued by the State of California, Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience as an LVN is preferred .
- A minimum of 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population is preferred.
- Experience and knowledge regarding the physical, mental, and social needs of geriatric patients are preferred.
- A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.
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- Bilingual Spanish, Mandarin, and Cantonese highly preferred.
Benefits
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Tuition reimbursement
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- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Place
- City
- Los Angeles, California
- Median rent
- $1,933/mo
- Local household income
- $81,939/yr
- Metro price level
- 14% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Los Angeles area index 113.6, where 100 is the national average.
Los Angeles blends year-round sunshine, Pacific coastline, and major healthcare systems from Westside hospitals to Downtown medical centers. Nurses relocating here find diverse neighborhoods stretching from beach communities like Santa Monica to inland valleys. Expect car culture, outdoor living, and a sprawling metropolis where hiking trails and entertainment venues sit near clinical opportunities.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?