<p>A skilled nursing facility in Quincy, California is recruiting a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) for a permanent night shift position on its resident care team. This role offers direct patient care responsibilities under RN supervision, with the added opportunity to step into Charge Nurse duties — making it a strong fit for an experienced LVN ready to take on clinical leadership. The pay range is competitive for the region, and a $5,000 sign-on bonus is available for the right candidate.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Pay range: $29.16 – $41.57 per hour</li> <li>$5,000 sign-on bonus</li> <li>Night shift schedule with consistent, predictable hours</li> <li>Opportunity to serve in Charge Nurse capacity when assigned</li> <li>Collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment in a resident-centered setting</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Skilled nursing facility setting focused on long-term care and resident well-being</li> <li>Night shift coverage providing continuity of care across the overnight hours</li> <li>Direct nursing care delivered in accordance with physician orders and individualized resident care plans</li> <li>Medication administration and treatment delivery with a focus on accuracy and safety</li> <li>Active participation in developing and updating resident care plans alongside the interdisciplinary team</li> <li>Charge Nurse responsibilities available when assigned, supporting clinical leadership growth</li> <li>Collaborative team structure with RN oversight and interdisciplinary coordination</li> <li>Documentation expectations require timely, accurate charting and basic computer proficiency</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current California LVN license required</li> <li>Current CPR certification required</li> <li>Minimum one (1) year of LVN clinical experience required</li> <li>Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and written/verbal communication skills</li> <li>Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced care environment</li> <li>Graduate of an approved LVN program (associate degree or equivalent) preferred</li> <li>Prior experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or rehabilitation settings preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Quincy is the county seat of Plumas County in California's northern Sierra Nevada — a small mountain community at roughly 3,500 feet elevation, surrounded by national forest, alpine lakes, and year-round outdoor recreation including hiking, fishing, skiing, and snowshoeing. The area offers a genuinely rural lifestyle with a tight-knit community feel, low cost of living relative to most of California, and easy access to the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada range. For clinicians seeking a slower pace, clean air, and outdoor access without sacrificing meaningful clinical work, Quincy is a compelling destination.</p>