Healthcare · San Jose, CA

Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in San Jose, 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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$30–$52/hr
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Manager Engineer

Publicis Media · San Jose, CA

is ideal for a senior technologist who combines strong software engineering fundamentals, cloud-native architecture expertise, and practical understanding of modern AI application patternsOverviewYour ImpactArchitect, de…

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Post-Silicon Lab Manager

Tenstorrent · Santa Clara, CA
$100k

technologies subject to these laws, the offer may be contingent upon your citizenship/permanent residency status or ability to obtain prior license approval from the U.S. Commerce Department or applicable federal agency.…

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Project Manager II - Rail

HNTB Companies · San Jose, CA
$188.13k - $300.51k

What We're Looking ForAt HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, mo…

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Construction Manager

E Tech Group · San Jose, CA
$150k - $180k

At E Tech Group, joining our team means joining a group of passionate and forward-thinking experts. We’re one of the largest engineering and system integration firms in the United States providing value for our clients t…

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Patient Care Coordinator

AGSI · San Jose, CA
$16.5 - $20 per hour

Hourly Job Description Major Duties and Responsibilities: Warmly greet incoming patients upon entering the practice and complete the check-in process. Administrative duties included answering telephones, scheduling patie…

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LVN with Sales & Marketing experience

IV Nutrition · Los Gatos, CA
$25 per hour

Employment Type : Full-Time Compensation : $25/hour + performance incentives + service credits Schedule : Day shifts only | Flexible scheduling Location : In-Person shifts in Los Gatos, CA About IV Nutrition IV Nutrition…

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Veterinary Clinical Lead, Oncology SAGE Campbell

Ethos Veterinary Health · Campbell, CA · Full-time
$35 - $45 per hour

appropriate staffing and coverage Promote and implement clinical best practices and standard operating procedures (SOPs) Drive results in... ...in a fast-paced veterinary clinical setting ~ California RVT license highly…

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Licensed Vocational Nurse - Skilled Nursing

Herman Healthcare Center · San Jose, CA
$30 - $42 per hour

We are looking for On-Call Licensed Vocational Nurses for all shifts. Herman Healthcare Center is an award winning family company providing healthcare services including skilled nursing, assisted living and senior living…

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LVN - Floor Nurse

Marbella San Jose · San Jose, CA

identified patient needs to the Staff Registered Nurse and/or Clinical Services Coordinator... ...manner. Implements current nursing practice. Assesses patient conditions in every... ...appropriate. Maintains current pro…

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What licensed practical nurses earn in San Jose

Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives

ExperienceHourlyAnnual, full-time
Entry level $30–$37 $63k–$77k
Mid level $36–$44 $75k–$91k
Senior $41–$52 $86k–$108k

Adjusted for the San Jose 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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