Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs in California

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in California represent one of the most active markets in the country, with strong demand across skilled nursing facilities, physician offices, correctional health, and community health centers at every level from new graduate through senior charge LPN. The largest concentrations of openings are in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego, where major employers such as Kaiser Permanente, Dignity Health, and the Veterans Health Administration maintain deep LPN pipelines. Home health and geriatric care are the most consistently in-demand specialties given California's large and growing senior population. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles180+
Top employerPrime Healthcare Services
Top cityLoma Linda, CA
Cities hiring72
Work type96% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Clinica Sierra Vista
Case Manager-LVN-ECM
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Clinica Sierra Vista
New 3h ago
Case Manager-LVN-ECM
Clinica Sierra Vista
Bakersfield, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$33 - $41/hr
On-Site
Associate's
1,001-5,000

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Clinica Sierra Vista
Lvn
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Clinica Sierra Vista
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Lvn
Clinica Sierra Vista
Fresno, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$31 - $37/hr
On-Site
None
1,001-5,000

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AltaMed Health Services
Licensed Vocational Nurse
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AltaMed Health Services
New 3h ago
Licensed Vocational Nurse
AltaMed Health Services
Montebello, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$32 - $40/hr
On-Site
Associate's
1,001-5,000

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University of California - San Francisco
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
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University of California - San Francisco
New 7h ago
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
University of California - San Francisco
San Francisco, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Loma Linda University Health
Patient Navigator-LVN Cancer
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Loma Linda University Health
New 23h ago
Patient Navigator-LVN Cancer
Loma Linda University Health
Beaumont, California
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$29 - $39/hr
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs by City in California

Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Loma Linda
10 jobs
Los Angeles
10 jobs
San Francisco
10 jobs
San Diego
9 jobs
Fresno
7 jobs
La Palma
7 jobs
Oxnard
6 jobs
Montebello
5 jobs
West Hills
5 jobs

Licensed Practical Nurse Job Market in California

A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Prime Healthcare Services
    Prime Healthcare Services23
  • UCLA Health
    UCLA Health18
  • Loma Linda University Health
    Loma Linda University Health12
  • HealthRIGHT 360
    HealthRIGHT 36011
  • Kindred Hospitals
    Kindred Hospitals10

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services109
  • Education42
  • Insurance10
  • Non-Profit & Social Services7
  • Consulting & Professional Services4

What California Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in licensed practical nurse jobs across California.

  • Active licensed vocational nurse license issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians
  • Current BLS or CPR certification from an accredited provider
  • Completion of a state-approved vocational nursing program in California or equivalent
  • Minimum one year of clinical experience in a long-term care, acute, or ambulatory setting
  • Proficiency with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Cerner
  • Ability to pass a California Department of Justice background check and drug screening

Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a licensed practical nurse in California?

In California, licensed practical nurses are licensed as licensed vocational nurses through the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians. You must complete a board-approved vocational nursing program, then pass the NCLEX-PN examination, and submit a licensure application to the board. Programs are offered at community colleges and vocational schools across the state, and the board issues the LVN license that allows you to work legally as a practical nurse in California.

How much do licensed practical nurses make in California?

Licensed practical nurses in California earn a median of about $79,750 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $64,390 for the lowest 10% to over $100,450 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire licensed practical nurses in California?

Employers hiring licensed practical nurses in California right now include Prime Healthcare Services, UCLA Health, and Loma Linda University Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's size and diverse care settings mean openings appear across large integrated health systems, county-run clinics, Veterans Affairs facilities, and privately operated skilled nursing chains throughout the state.

Which California cities have the most licensed practical nurse jobs?

Loma Linda, Los Angeles, and San Francisco have the most licensed practical nurse openings in California. Los Angeles anchors demand through its dense concentration of hospitals, nursing facilities, and community health centers, while the Bay Area and San Diego draw openings through large integrated systems and military-affiliated healthcare that keeps suburban and mid-size markets active alongside the main metros.

Are there remote licensed practical nurse jobs in California?

Yes, but they're rare. Because licensed practical nurse work is fundamentally hands-on and requires direct patient contact, most positions are on-site by nature. About 4% of licensed practical nurse openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, and those that do exist are concentrated in telephone triage, care coordination, and utilization review roles rather than direct clinical care.

How can I get hired as a licensed practical nurse in California with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to skilled nursing facilities and long-term care centers, which in California consistently hire new LVN graduates when hospital settings require prior experience. Large California operators run structured new-graduate onboarding and many county health systems offer externship programs paired with community college vocational nursing programs. Candidates who hold a current California LVN license, up-to-date BLS certification, and any clinical hours from their approved program have the strongest standing for entry-level roles in these settings.

Where can I find and apply to licensed practical nurse jobs in California?

You can find and apply to licensed practical nurse jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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