Licensed Vocational Nurse

Salary : $84,735.04 - $102,350.56 Annually
Location : San Jose Metropolitan Area, CA
Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Job Number: 26-S85-B
Department: County-Wide Recruitment
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Closing Date: 8/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 01


Description
Under general supervision, performs semiprofessional nursing work relating to the care and treatment to patients; may function as a team leader over other nonprofessional nursing personnel.
Only applicants who attach proof of their State of California Licensed Vocational Nurse license to their job application will be accepted. You can obtain proof from the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) website All applicants who do not attach verification will be rejected.
NOTE : Applicants who meet the employment standards will be invited to take an online examination tentatively scheduled for the week of August 17th.

Because we serve patients throughout multiple hospitals and clinics, you may have to work at different sites. We will meet any obligations we may have when this occurs.

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second largest public health care system in California and includes four acute care hospitals, 14 clinics and 60+ specialty and sub-specialty services. Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare and excellent service to everyone in Santa Clara County.

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center - SCVMC is a full-service tertiary acute care teaching hospital with 699 licensed beds providing a wide range of specialized services, including Rehabilitation, Burn, Trauma, and NICU. SCVMC was ranked by U.S. News and World Report as #6 Rehabilitation Hospital in the nation and #1 in the West and designated as a 2024 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care, Heart Failure, Stroke, Hip Fracture, and Pneumonia.

O'Connor Hospital - O'Connor Hospital (OCH) is a 358 licensed bed acute care facility offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty programs to residents of Santa Clara County. It was founded in 1889 as one of the first hospitals in the county. OCH has grown significantly over the past five years in both its inpatient volume and its Emergency Department visits. Along with these volume increases other ancillary and clinical departments like imaging, lab, pharmacy, and respiratory have seen growth as well.

St. Louise Regional Hospital - Since 1989, St. Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH) has been caring for the residents in Santa Clara and San Benito Counties, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical specialties. SLRH has 93 beds, is a Designated Primary Stroke Center, and is the only acute care hospital in the area. Located in Gilroy, SLRH maintains a CALSTAR 2 emergency helicopter base on the premises.


Regional Medical Center - Regional Medical Center (RMC) is a 258-bed hospital that is the main emergency healthcare provider for East San José, treating a wide range of critical and life-threatening conditions for more than 60 years. Since the SCVH integration of RMC effective 4/1/25, RMC has expanded the critical services including Level II trauma, Thrombectomy capable Stroke Center and STEMI care, and has been seeing an increased number of emergency visits and inpatient volume.


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Typical Tasks

• Administers routine medications and treatments as prescribed;
  
  
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure of patients;
  
  
• Observes condition of patients and reports unusual conditions to supervisors;
  
  
• Assists medical or professional nursing staff in examinations or special procedures;
  
  
• Catheterizes patients and give enemas;
  
  
• Provides general patient care, such as bathing, feeding and turning patients;
  
  
• Assists in providing postpartum and nursery care;
  
  
• Maintains patients' charts and other records;
  
  
• Assists in providing care to children, such as in examinations, acceptance of medications and restriction of activities;
  
  
• Collects specimens for laboratory analysis;
  
  
• Assists in the operation of special equipment such as inhalation and suction therapy;
  
  
• May function as team leader over other nonprofessional nursing personnel or have charge responsibilities on the late shifts in chronic care patient areas;
  
  
• Cleans and sterilizes medical supplies and equipment;
  
  
• Performs other related work as required.

Employment Standards


Training and experience equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and graduation from an accredited school of vocational nursing.

Possession of a current valid license as a vocational nurse issued by the California State Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners.

Qualification Note: The licensing requirement is met if the candidate has, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code Section 2867.6 relating to Interim Permits, proof of passing the licensure examination, and is demonstrated by either a receipt for the initial license fee required by subdivision (e) of Code Section 2895 or a temporary certificate issued to practice by the Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners of the State of California.

Knowledge of:

• Practical nursing theory and practice and hospital ward routines.

Ability to:

• Apply routine nursing techniques in the care and treatment of patients;
  
  
• Understand and carry out written and verbal instructions;
  
  
• Stand and walk for long periods and exercise a moderate amount of physical exertion and manual dexterity in the handling of patients or equipment;
  
  
• Get along well with others;
  
  
• Maintain medical charts and records and prepare reports.

Veterans Preference Information

This recruitment has been identified as non-entry level by the Human Resources Director. Any veteran who has submitted a copy of their DD 214 form, and received an honorable discharge within the last five years, will be given a preferential credit of five percent (ten percent for those identified as disabled veteran's), after attaining a passing examination score for a numerically scored examination.
The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more


The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.

In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.

Retirement Benefits
The County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.

Health Flexible Spending Account
The empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.

Life and AD&D
The County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.

Employee Wellness
The offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.

Education Reimbursement
A generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.

NOTE : Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.

Click here to access all Memoranda of Understanding and most recent Summary of Changes.
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Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. Include a detailed description of your work experience in the following format for EACH employer referenced, in each answer:
a) Name of employer
b) Job title(s)
c) Start/end dates of employment
d) Number of hours worked per week
e) Job duties performed A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. Vague, incomplete, or non-responsive answers could result in no or low scores in a Competitive Rating process. Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you possess a current valid license as a vocational nurse issued by the California State Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners?

• Yes
• No

03


If you answered yes to the previous question, please list your California vocational nurse license number and the expiration date. Please also attach verification of the license from the to your application. If you do not have a California vocational nurse license, type N/A.
04


How many total years of experience do you possess as a Licensed Vocational Nurse?

• None
• Six months or less
• Over six months to less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five years or more

05


Describe, in detail, your experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. In your response, include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and job duties. If no experience, type N/A.
06


How many years of experience do you possess as a Licensed Vocational Nurse working in an acute or ambulatory care setting?

• None
• Six months or less
• Over six months to less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five years or more

07


Describe, in detail, your experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse working in an acute or ambulatory care setting. In your response, include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and job duties. If no experience, type N/A.
08


Indicate the location of your current nursing role. (Select All That Apply)

• Ambulatory Care Hospital or Clinic
• Dialysis Center
• Home Care
• Hospice
• Inpatient Acute Care Hospital
• Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Facility
• Locked Facility
• Long Term Care
• Sub Acute Care Hospital
• Surgery Center
• Other
• No prior nursing experience

09


Describe your current nursing role which you have selected in the previous question. In your response, include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and job duties. If no experience, type N/A.
10


Please select all of the systems/programs that you have experience using.

• 3M
• Avatar
• Chartmaxx
• Connect2Care
• Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• EPIC/ HealthLink
• Kareo
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• mobileXL
• Office 365 or Outlook Email
• Premier Inc
• Wound Expert
• Other
• None

11


Please select all of the areas in which you have work experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

• Acute Psych
• Admitting
• Adult Medicine
• Alcohol & Drug Services
• Ambulatory Care
• Burn Unit
• Cardiology
• Community Health Services
• Custody Health Services
• Dental Services
• Dialysis Center
• Emergency Department
• Float
• Gastrointestinal (GI)
• Geriatrics
• Homeless Healthcare
• Hyperbaric
• Maternal Fetal Medicine
• Medical Specialties
• Mental Health
• Multispecialty Clinic
• Nephrology
• OB/GYN
• Oncology/Radiation Therapy
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopedic/Podiatry
• Pediatrics
• Public Health
• Quality Assurance
• Rehabilitation
• Renal Care
• Respiratory Care
• Rheumatology/Dermatology
• Subacute
• Surgery & Post Anesthesia
• Surgical Specialties
• Therapy Services
• Tuberculosis (TB)
• Urgent Care
• Wound Care
• Other
• None

12


Please select all the department(s) that you are willing to work and would like to be considered for a possible position as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

• AB 109 Reentry Center
• ACHS STD Clinic At Lenzen
• Alexian Health Clinic
• Amb Surg & Post Anesth Units
• APS Barbara Arons Pavilion
• BADP Central Valley Clinic
• BADP South County Clinic
• Burn Unit
• Cardiology-Diagnostic
• Child Advocacy Center
• Chronic Peritoneal Dialy Home
• Depaul Health Center
• Elmwood Mens Med/Mh Srv
• Emergency Department
• Employee Health
• Express Care
• Juvenile Custody Medical
• Main Jail Medical
• Homeless Hlth Care Access
• Hospital Admin
• Hyperbaric Oxygen Clinic
• Maternal Fetal Medicine
• MHSA Assisted Outpatient Trtmt
• Nephrology Clinic
• O'Connor Med Clinic-Hospital
• O'Connor Medical Clinic-Forest
• Partners In Aids Care & Ed
• Quality Improvement
• Rehab
• Sub-Acute
• Tb/Refugee Clinic
• Valley Health Ctr Morgan Hill
• VHC Bascom Pediatrics
• VHC Bascom-Ob/Gyn
• VHC Downtown Clinic
• VHC East Valley
• VHC Gilroy
• VHC Lundy
• VHC Mckee
• VHC Milpitas
• VHC Moorpark-Primary Care
• VHC Sunnyvale
• VHC Tully
• VHC Vietnamese American Center (VASC)
• VHC Moorpark Urgent Care
• VMC Sexual Assault Forensic
• VSC Cardiovascular
• VSC Diabetes/Metabolism/Endo
• VSC- Ear, Nose, & Throat
• VSC Infusion Center
• VSC Neurology/Neuroscience
• VSC Oncology Clinic
• VSC Ophthalmology
• VSC Orthopedic/Podiatry
• VSC Pre-Op Testing
• VSC Rehab
• VSC Respiratory Medicine
• VSC Rheumatology/Dermatology
• VSC Southbay Genetics
• VSC Surgery
• VSC Surgical Procedure Clinic
• VSSC Gastrotlgy
• Whole Person Care

13


Are you Wound Care Certified?

• Yes
• No

14


Do you have experience working in a Joint Commission Certified Wound Care Center?

• Yes
• No

15


Describe your experience working in a Joint Commission Certified Wound Care Center. In your response, include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and job duties. If no experience, type N/A.
16


Do you have wound care experience while working in a Burn Center?

• Yes
• No

17


Describe your wound care experience while working in a Burn Center. In your response, include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and job duties. If no experience, type N/A.
18


Do you have experience working in an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) certified facility for a hyperbaric program?

• Yes
• No

19


Do you possess a certification or have you taken courses in Hyperbaric Medicine?

• Yes
• No

20


Please select all of the tests which you have experience conducting.

• T-Comp
• Skin Perfusion Pressure (SPP)
• Fluorescence imaging system - LUNA
• Point of Care Testing (POCT)
• None

21


Are you certified in intravenous therapy (IV)?

• Yes
• No

22


Are you familiar with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) required Core Measures?

• Yes
• No

23


Do you possess experience with Compression Therapy, wound Vacuum Assisted Closures (VAC), or Total Contact Casts?

• Yes
• No

24


Do you possess experience with respiratory care, such as tracheostomy care and suctioning?

• Yes
• No

25


Do you possess experience with gastric feeding tubes?

• Yes
• No

26


Do you have experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in assessing patient health parameters, including pain scales and vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure?

• Yes
• No

27


Describe your experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in assessing patient health parameters, including pain scales and vital signs such as temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure. In your response, include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and job duties. If no experience, type N/A.
28


Do you have experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse working with Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender Diverse patients?

• Yes
• No

29


Do you have any experience working with Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender Diverse patients?

• Yes
• No

30


Describe your experience working with Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender Diverse patients. In your response, include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and job duties. If no experience, type N/A.
31


Do you have experience preparing infant or pediatric nutrition including formula or breastmilk?

• Yes
• No

32


Describe your experience preparing infant or pediatric nutrition including formula or breastmilk. In your response, include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and job duties. If no experience, type N/A.
33


Are you a certified Formula Technician and/or do you possess a food safety/handling certificate?

• Yes
• No

34


If you answered yes to the previous question, please list the Formula Technician certificate and/or food safety/handling certificate, and the issuing authority. If you do not have one, type N/A.
35


Do you possess experience working with an interdisciplinary team?

• Yes
• No

36


Describe your experience working with an interdisciplinary team. In your response, include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and job duties. If no experience, type N/A.
37


Custody Health - Some positions may require you to work in a locked facility. Are you willing to perform your job duties in such a setting (i.e., jail or psychiatric facility)?

• Yes
• No

38


Custody Health - If you are willing to work in a locked facility, you will be required to pass a background check for security clearance throughout the term of employment.
Do you understand and agree to this requirement?

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

39


Please complete this survey carefully. Your responses will determine whether or not you will be referred for a specific position (i.e., geographical location). Please place a mark next to the location(s) in which you would be willing to work.

• Care Management
• Medical Examiner/Coroner
• Public Health
• Custody Health Services
• Behavioral Health Services
• Community Health Services
• Emergency Medical Services
• Valley Health Plan
• Hospital System - Valley Medical Center
• Hospital System - O'Connor
• Hospital System - Saint Louise Regional
• Hospital System - De Paul Medical Center
• Hospital System - Regional Medical Center

40


How did you find out/hear about this job?

• In Person Job Fair
• Contacted by County Recruiter
• Email Newsletter
• Virtual Event
• Community Event
• Social Media: Facebook or Instagram
• County of Santa Clara Job Interests Email Notification
• Student Career Center
• Handshake
• Professional Association
• Contacted by an External Staffing Firm
• Hospital Website
• Search Engine (Google, Bing, online search, etc.)
• Governmentjobs.com
• LinkedIn
• Indeed
• Employee Referral: Friends, Families and Coworkers
• County of Santa Clara Career Website
• Other (Specify in the next question)

41


If you selected an event/fair or other in the question above, please specify. If not, type N/A.
Required Question