LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (SAFETY)

Job Title Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) - Hospital Wide - Metropolitan State Hospital - Various Location Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the City of Norwalk. In Office, City of Norwalk Salary $5,082.00 - $6,361.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Job Type Permanent, Full Time Number of Positions Multiple Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. *Multiple eateries within walking distance Department Information Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk, 15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey. DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan: Lanterman‑Petris‑Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026). Minimum Requirements LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (SAFETY) Responsibilities Under general supervision, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) (LVN) provides general and psychiatric nursing care to mentally disabled individuals utilizing nursing and mental health principles. Candidates must be willing to work in any Unit/Program and any Shift to meet the needs of the facility. Training Expectations If selected, it is mandatory that you attend New Employee Orientation (NEO) in its entirety. NEO can be scheduled Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for up to 30 days for level of care staff (clinical). Eligibility Examination To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please take the exam titled "LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION". Requirements The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) a CA Licensed Vocational Nurse License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired. Final Filing Date 10/12/2026 Contact Information Department Website: Human Resources Contact: HR-Selection Services Unit View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. California Relay Service: View phone number on click.appcast.io (TTY), View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. #J-18808-Ljbffr