Entry Level Licensed Vocational Nurse Jobs

New grad licensed vocational nurse jobs connect recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience to their first clinical roles, where internship rotations and hands-on training often carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site positions in Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Education, with employers like Optum, WVU Medicine, and Novant Health hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles197+
Top stateNew York
Top employerOptum
Top cityRochester, NY
Work type93% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Pediatric CMA / LPN
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Pediatric CMA / LPN
Valley Professionals Community Health Center
Clinton, Indiana
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$18 - $30/hr
On-Site
None
11-50

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LPN Case Manager I
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LPN Case Manager I
Memorial Healthcare System
Hollywood, Florida
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
On-Site
Associate's

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LPN Nightshift
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LPN Nightshift
The Waters
Maryville, Tennessee
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing

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Field Care Manager, LTSS (LVN)
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Field Care Manager, LTSS (LVN)
Molina Healthcare
Corrigan, Texas
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$24 - $46/hr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Licensed Practical Nurse
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Optum
State College, Pennsylvania
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$49k - $74k/yr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Entry Level Licensed Vocational Nurse Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Optum52
  • WVU Medicine6
  • Novant Health5
  • Fresenius Medical Care5
  • Maximus4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services96
  • Insurance55
  • Education8
  • Technology & Software6
  • Consulting & Professional Services5

Entry Level Licensed Vocational Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level licensed vocational nurse job?

Start by ensuring your LVN license is active in the state where you plan to work. Hiring managers at this level look for completed clinical hours, strong references from instructors or preceptors, and a willingness to work varied shifts. Applying to long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and physician offices often gives new graduates the best chance of landing a first role quickly.

Which companies hire entry level licensed vocational nurses?

Companies hiring entry level licensed vocational nurses right now include Optum, WVU Medicine, and Novant Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this experience level, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, and outpatient clinics tend to be the most active employers, as they often build their staffing pipelines directly from new graduates.

Are there remote entry level licensed vocational nurse jobs?

Yes, though most LVN roles require in-person patient care. About 7% of entry level licensed vocational nurse openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve telephone triage, care coordination, or case management work rather than direct bedside nursing.

Are these new grad licensed vocational nurse jobs?

Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior licensed vocational nurse roles. A posting is considered new-grad friendly when it welcomes candidates with zero to two years of experience, accepts clinical internship hours or practicum work in place of paid employment, or explicitly states that training will be provided for the right candidate.

Which industries hire the most entry level licensed vocational nurses?

Entry Level licensed vocational nurse roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Insurance, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they maintain high patient volumes and rely on a steady pipeline of newly licensed nurses to fill direct care and support positions.