Licensed Vocational Nurse Jobs
Licensed Vocational Nurse jobs are open across hospitals, long-term care facilities, outpatient clinics, and home health agencies, from new-grad to charge-level, with specializations in geriatrics, wound care, and IV therapy. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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About this role
We're looking for a dedicated LPN to join our provider team and support our physician team by providing clinical care to residents at the Skilled Nursing Facilities we serve. As an AMA employee, you may be required to go room to room delivering outpatient care, taking vitals, charting chief complaints, and supporting our physicians and nurse practitioners with interventions. Care may be required at bedside or in designated treatment area.
Responsibilities
Conduct patient assessments and follow provider directives and protocols
Perform vitals and chart chief complaints at each patient's bedside
Provide direct support to the physician and nurse practitioner during rounds
Organize and collaborate via Telehealth
Gather patient condition and treatment information from caregivers, nurses, and physicians
Apply early intervention at bedside or in designated treatment area.
Review charts and physician orders
Document care accurately in eCW and PCC
Respond effectively to emergencies
Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure high-quality patient care
Collaborate with the skilled nursing facility staff on behalf of the provider team
What we’re looking for
Active, unencumbered LPN license
Minimum 2 years of LPN clinical experience
Must have recent hands-on nursing experience, and demonstrate competency in fundamental clinical skills, including vital sign assessment, specimen collection, venipuncture/blood draws, IV insertion and hydration therapy, medication understanding, and basic assessment knowledge.
Candidate must be comfortable independently performing routine nursing procedures within their scope of practice and recognizing and appropriately reporting abnormal findings.
IV certification is required
CPR certification current
Basic computer skills and proficiency required - must be comfortable with independently operating a computer or tablet, navigating standard applications and web-based systems, using email, entering data, and performing basic troubleshooting.
Basic understanding of Microsoft WORD, EXCEL
Must demonstrate the ability to work autonomously, manage assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision, and exercise appropriate judgement within the scope of the role. Consistent and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position, and adherence to the established work schedule expectations is required.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Additional Benefits:
Telemedicine: $0 co-pay for telemedicine appointments, providing easy access to medical consultations from the comfort of your home.
Unlimited Assistance: Receive unlimited support for legal, financial, childcare, elder care, and more—designed to support your personal and family well-being.
Mayo Clinic Programs: Access exclusive programs from the Mayo Clinic, including resources for workouts, lifestyle, mental health, and diet to promote a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
These additional benefits are available to you without reducing your take-home pay!
A fair and accessible hiring process
American Medical Administrators is an equal opportunity employer. Every application is reviewed by our recruiting team.
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Who's Hiring
- Optum239
- Sanford Health217
- PruittHealth174
- Centurion Health174
- Maxim Healthcare174
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services1,888
- Education152
- Insurance87
- Government & Public Sector43
- Retail22
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in licensed vocational nurse jobs.
- Active Licensed Vocational Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse state license in good standing
- Current CPR and Basic Life Support certification from an accredited provider
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems for documentation and medication administration
- Minimum one year of clinical experience in a long-term care or acute care setting
- Demonstrated competency in IV therapy, wound care, and catheter insertion and management
- Ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening
Tips for Your Licensed Vocational Nurse Job Search
List your certifications above your skills
Recruiters scanning LVN resumes look for your license state and number, IV certification, and CPR before anything else. Put those in a dedicated credentials block near the top so they don't have to hunt for them.
Match your specialization to the posting
Long-term care postings weight wound care and catheter management differently than a clinic posting weights phlebotomy or EHR charting. Reorder your skill bullet points to mirror the language in each job description you apply to.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists licensed vocational nurse openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target facilities by patient-ratio requirements
Some states mandate LVN-to-patient ratios that directly affect your workload and stress level. When filtering openings, note whether the posting mentions ratios or staffing models, and ask about them before accepting an interview.
Prepare for scenario-based clinical questions
LVN interviews frequently include situational prompts about medication errors, unresponsive patients, or family conflicts. Walk through your decision-making process step by step, naming the specific protocol or policy you'd follow at each point.
Negotiate your shift differential upfront
Evening, overnight, and weekend differentials are standard for bedside LVN roles but are rarely listed in the posting. Ask the hiring manager for the differential schedule during your first call so you can compare total compensation across offers.
Licensed Vocational Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most licensed vocational nurses?
The companies hiring the most licensed vocational nurses right now include Optum, Sanford Health, and PruittHealth, with the largest share of openings in Florida, New York, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest at skilled nursing facilities and home health agencies.
How many licensed vocational nurse jobs are remote?
About 7% of licensed vocational nurse openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most bedside roles. The sub-areas with the most remote or hybrid flexibility include care coordination, utilization review, and telephonic case management.
How do you become a licensed vocational nurse?
To become a licensed vocational nurse, complete a state-approved practical nursing program, which typically includes both classroom instruction and supervised clinical hours. After graduating, you apply to your state board of nursing to sit for the NCLEX-PN licensing exam. Once you pass, your state issues your LVN or LPN license and you can apply to open positions.
How do you get hired as a licensed vocational nurse with little experience?
New-grad LVNs get hired most often by targeting long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and home health agencies, which routinely onboard candidates straight from their licensing exam. Highlight your clinical rotation hours, any specialty rotations such as wound care or geriatrics, and soft skills like patient communication. Obtaining an IV certification before your job search also strengthens entry-level applications significantly.
What does the licensed vocational nurse interview process look like?
Most LVN interviews begin with a phone screen covering your license status, availability, and shift flexibility, followed by an in-person or video interview with a nurse manager. That second stage typically includes scenario-based clinical questions, a brief skills competency checklist, and a tour of the unit. Some facilities also require a skills demonstration or written assessment before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to licensed vocational nurse jobs?
You can find and apply to licensed vocational nurse jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your license state, specialization, and preferred shift, then apply directly to each listing that fits your experience and availability.
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