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Compassionate Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - San Diego, CA (Full-Time)

Dependable Nursing

San Diego, California

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Posted Aug 15, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 16, 2026

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Description For over 20 years, Dependable Nursing has provided trusted skilled nursing and therapy services in the comfort of home, helping children and families throughout Greater San Diego, Riverside, and Orange Counties thrive with safe, compassionate care. Our team includes Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and Speech Therapists, supporting veterans and active duty families, seniors, and children and adults with special needs. *Position Duties* * Perform nursing services, treatments, and diagnostic procedures as assigned, under the direct supervision of the Registered Nurse. * Observe, record, and report patient symptoms, reactions, and changes. * Perform selected skilled actions in the provision of curative, rehabilitative, or preventative nursing care. * Provide one-to-one care for pediatric and dependent adult patients with a G-tube. * Participate in quarterly in-service learning sessions and team forums. *Shifts* * Flexible Schedule prefers M-Sa or Su 4pm-10pm *Benefits* * 401(k) matching (20+ hours/week) * Sick time * Flexible schedules * Cell phone allowance * Quarterly in-service trainings * Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and Life Insurance (Full-Time only) Requirements * Must have a current CA LVN license. * Must have current CPR certification. * Access to reliable transportation. * New grads are welcome — we provide training. Pay: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Referral program * Vision insurance Work Location: In person

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible schedule
  • Life insurance

About the employer

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Dependable Nursing
Hiring organization

Dependable Nursing is a home health care agency based in San Diego, California, providing skilled nursing services to patients across the lifespan — from pediatrics through senior care. The organization staffs Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, and Licensed Practical Nurses…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Energizing and varied work tasks across diverse patient populations
  • Clear sense of purpose in delivering home health care
  • Opportunities to learn new clinical skills in the field

What reviewers flag

  • Pay and benefits rated lowest category at 2.9 out of 5 on Indeed
  • Job security and advancement concerns, with some roles starting as part-time hourly
  • Management rated below average at 3.1 out of 5
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Living in San Diego, CA

San Diego pairs year-round beach weather with a laid-back outdoor lifestyle that makes it easy to trade scrubs for surfboards after a shift. Balboa Park offers trails and museums, while neighborhoods like Hillcrest give nurses walkable dining and nightlife options.

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Metro price level · San Diego area
12% above the national average
BEA index 111.9 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$2,313/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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

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