Healthcare · Los Angeles, CA

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Los Angeles, CA

Licensed practical nurses provide hands-on bedside care under the direction of RNs and physicians, monitoring vital signs, giving medications, and supporting daily patient needs.

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$27–$46/hr
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Care Associate

The Variel Assisted Living · Los Angeles, CA

Caregiver (Resident Care Associate) – Assisted Living / Memory Care The Variel at Woodland Hills | Woodland Hills, CA Full-Time & Part-Time | All Shifts Available (Including NOC & Weekends) Work in a Luxury Senior Living…

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Medical Surgical Oncology Assistant Nurse Manager

Clinical Management Consultants · Beverly Hills, CA · Full-time
$116.32k - $146.41k

Medical Surgical Oncology Assistant Nurse Manager – Step into a dynamic leadership opportunity where clinical excellence meets innovation... ...-edge medical technology, evidence-based surgical oncology practices, and co…

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FCHN Case Manager Bilingual

Special Service for Groups, Inc- HOPICS · Los Angeles, CA · Full-time
$25 - $27 per hour

individuals and families preferred. • Knowledge of case management practices, housing resources, community services, and documentation... ...required within 30 days of employment. • Valid California Driver's License, rel…

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$1,512.6 per month

Job Overview TLC Nursing Associates, Inc. is seeking a reliable and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to deliver quality patient care across a variety of clinical settings. This position is most likely a trave…

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What licensed practical nurses earn in Los Angeles

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $27–$33 $56k–$68k
Mid level $32–$39 $66k–$81k
Senior $37–$46 $76k–$95k

Adjusted for the Los Angeles market from national ranges.

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What employers ask for

The skills these listings keep naming

Vital signs monitoringMedication administrationWound carePatient hygiene supportEHR chartingInfection controlCommunication with care teamPatience and empathy
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Interview questions worth rehearsing

With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for

What tasks fall within your scope of practice, and how do you handle requests outside it?

State your scope plainly for your state, then describe escalating to the RN. Knowing your limits is the point of the question.

Describe your experience with wound care and dressing changes.

Be specific about wound types, sterile technique, and documentation. If your experience is limited, say what you have done and what you want to learn.

How do you report a change in a patient's condition?

Mention a structured format like SBAR and give an example where your report changed the care plan. Timeliness matters as much as accuracy.

Tell me about caring for a resident who resisted care.

Show patience: slowing down, offering choices, and involving family or the care team. Avoid framing the resident as a problem.

How do you manage your time across a full assignment of residents?

Describe rounding patterns, clustering tasks, and protecting medication pass times. A concrete daily rhythm is convincing.

Why long-term care, or why this setting?

Tie your answer to the relationships and continuity the setting offers. Interviewers in LTC especially screen for retention.

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Resume tips that move the needle

For licensed practical nurses specifically — generic advice costs you here

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State your LPN or LVN license, the issuing state, and IV certification if you hold it; many postings filter on these first.

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Name your care settings precisely, such as skilled nursing, rehab, or clinic, with typical resident counts per shift.

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List the EHR or eMAR systems you have charted in, since facilities weigh switching costs.

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Mention specific clinical skills like wound vac management, catheter care, or glucose monitoring rather than general duties.

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If you are working toward an RN bridge program, note it briefly; many employers support the path.

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Where this role goes

Typical progression

01 Certified Nursing Assistant
02 Licensed Practical Nurse
03 Charge LPN
04 Registered Nurse
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