Long Term Care (LTC) LPN/LVN

Now Hiring: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Behavioral & Long-Term Care Specialist
Location: Morgan Hill, CA
Pay Rate: $40.00 per hour
Schedule: Full-Time | Sunday - Thursday | NOC Shift
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Start Date: August 31, 2026
Make a Difference Every Day
Are you a compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) looking for an opportunity to positively impact the lives of adults in a long-term care environment? We are seeking a dedicated nurse to join our team in Morgan Hill, California, providing exceptional care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in a structured residential setting.
In this role, you'll combine your clinical expertise with behavioral support and resident-centered care to help create a safe, therapeutic, and supportive environment.
What You'll Do
As an LPN, you will:

• Deliver quality nursing care within your scope of practice
• Provide general psychiatric and long-term care nursing services
• Support and implement individualized treatment and behavior plans
• Monitor resident health status and communicate concerns appropriately
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning meetings
• Supervise DSPs and CNAs when functioning as lead staff
• Provide direct resident care and therapeutic support throughout assigned shifts
• Maintain accurate documentation using paper charting systems
• Follow facility protocols and mandated reporter guidelines
• Coordinate patient care and contribute to positive resident outcomes

Schedule & Assignment Details

• Shift: NOC (Night Shift)
• Days: Sunday through Thursday
• Hours: 40 hours per week
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Charting System: Paper
• Client Interview: Not Required (Amergis conducts interviews)

Qualifications
Required

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License in the state of practice
• Current BLS Certification
• Current Health Certificate (if applicable)
• Current PPD or Chest X-Ray
• Successful completion of background screening
• Experience working with adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
• Successful completion of clinical specialty screening assessments with a score of 80% or greater

Preferred

• One year of professional nursing experience
• Long-term care, behavioral health, psychiatric, or assisted living experience

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Competitive pay at $40/hour
• Consistent full-time schedule
• Opportunity to work in a supportive, mission-driven environment
• Meaningful work helping individuals achieve their highest quality of life
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team atmosphere

The Long Term Care LPN assumes responsibility and accountability for the delivery of care for patients in a Long Term Care/Assisted Living Facility. The nurse demonstrates ability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner with supervision, as well as critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination of patient care. Additionally, this individual performs according to nursing standards and is accountable in managing patient care and assisting others in the management of patient care.
Minimum Requirements:

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse License for the state in which the nurse practices
• Current Health Certificate (if applicable)
• Current PPD or Chest X-Ray
• One year prior professional nursing experience preferred
• Current BLS card
• Successful completion of screening tests for the clinical specialty area(s) in which the LPN practices with a score of 80% or greater
• Successful completion of Background Screening Process

Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.