About the role
Date posted: October 29, 2026
Pay: $40.00 - $42.00 per hour
Job description:
Company Overview
BrightStar Care provides expert, compassionate, personal care that supports clients and their families at every stage of life. Each office is individually owned and operated.
Overview
BrightStar Care is building a team of Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) with pediatric experience to provide attentive, one-on-one care to a 5 year old in Santa Barbara. You will support your patients health and daily care needs, including diaper changes, while communicating clearly with the client, family, and care team.
LVN Benefits
* $40 - $42hr * 401k plan after 1yr and 1000 hours worked * 100% Employer paid, Medical (MEC), Dental Vision and Life Insurance, after 90 days, if qualified. * Ask how to qualify for a $300 Signing Bonus * Flexible per diem scheduling * Discounted CPR/First Aid and AED certification * Earn up to 40hrs of paid sick time off per year, available for use after 90 days * Employee Recognition Program, earn tokens that can be traded for gift cards and other special rewards * Employee Referral Bonus, earn up to $150 bonus if qualified
BrightStar Care of Santa Barbara County and West Ventura County is dedicated to providing a higher standard of care that empowers patients to live well at every stage of life. Our professional team, delivers compassionate and expert care, ensuring that patients and their families receive the healthcare they need.
Shifts Available Daily Including Weekends
1:30pm - 7:30
**We are looking for nurses who can commit long-term to 2-3 shifts per week**
LVN Responsibilities
* Perform skilled assessments and ongoing monitoring * Administer G-tube feedings, medications, and tube care * Monitor feeding tolerance and GI status * Provide seizure monitoring and intervention * Monitor neurological status and manage dystonia-related needs * Administer and monitor medications * Observe for infection and transplant-related concerns * Maintain aspiration precautions and respiratory monitoring * Assist with positioning, mobility, and ADLs * Support skin integrity and fall prevention * Provide family respite, communication, and care coordination
* LVN Qualifications
Active California LVN or RN license in good standing
Preferred Experience:
* Pediatric home health experience * Experience caring for patients with dystonia or other movement disorders * Experience supporting transplant patients or medically complex clients * Home health or private-duty nursing experience preferred * Current CPR/BLS certification * Experience with G-tube feeding, medication administration, and enteral care preferred * Experience caring for patients with seizure disorders and neurological conditions preferred * Knowledge of aspiration precautions, infection prevention, and patient safety practices * Ability to recognize and respond to changes in patient condition * Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills * Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care * Ability to assist with mobility, positioning, and activities of daily living * Reliable transportation and ability to travel to the client's home * Ability to work independently while maintaining communication with the clinical team
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others through compassionate nursing care, we invite you to apply today and join our dedicated team at BrightStar Care.
Apply Now to schedule your interview, today!
We do our best to connect with applicants within 24 hours, including weekends and most holidays. Our team will be reaching out by phone, and email, so please keep an eye out.
Benefits:
* 401(k) matching * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Referral program * Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Compensation: $40 - $42