Licensed Vocational

Salary: $66,497.60 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Job Number: 25462511
Department: Health & Human Serv Agcy
Division: Inpatient Health Services
Opening Date: 11/19/2025
Closing Date: Continuous


Job Summary
The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications for the position of

Licensed Vocational Nurse
Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN's) provide skilled nursing care to patients and clients at public health clinics, behavioral health clinics (locked, inpatient, and day treatment) or long-term skilled nursing facilities.
Interviews Will Be Conducted on an Ongoing Basis.
Individuals possessing bilingual language skills are highly desirable.


Read more for a complete job description for including minimum requirements and required licenses, more information on duties, working conditions, and probationary period.
This position is eligible for appointment at step 5, $66,497.60 annually. County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in Accordance with Compensation Ordinance 1.3.5.
Future Salary Increase:
** June 2026 - 5.3% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 1.8% Market Adjustment)

** June 2027 - 4.8% increase to base pay (3% Across-the- Board + 1.8% Market Adjustment)
Hourly Rates and Premiums
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies in Health and Human Services Agency departments including the following:
Edgemoor Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility
Edgemoor Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility (DP SNF) is located in Santee, CA. It provides 24-hour long term skilled nursing care for individuals having complex medical needs who require specialized interventions from highly trained staff. Read more information about
Public Health Clinics
The mission of Public Health Services is to promote health and improve quality of life by preventing disease, injury, and disability and by protecting against and responding to health threats and disasters. HHSA Public Health Services has a major focus on infectious disease prevention with Tuberculosis Control and HIV, STD, and Hepatitis clinic services located in the main Public Health Services complex and six satellite clinics that offer Hansen's disease services and Immunizations to the public. Licensed Vocational Nurses have an essential role in supporting these clinics by providing trauma-informed care, health education, and referrals to a diverse population. The County of San Diego embraces a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusiveness. Read more information on
San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital
The San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital (SDCPH) is a publicly funded, free-standing psychiatric hospital located at 3853 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA 92110. It is a locked facility and a component of the San Diego County Behavioral Health Services' continuum of care. The mission of the Hospital is to provide psychiatric evaluation and crisis intervention-oriented acute treatment for adult residents of San Diego County. The goal of SDCPH is to stabilize patients' behavioral health crisis and move ahead to a less restrictive level of care. Read more information about


Licensed Vocational Nurses at the Psychiatric Hospital are assigned to one of two shifts: Morning (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.) or Night (7 p.m. to 7 a.m.)
***This hard to recruit position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program. If a current County of San Diego employee referred you to apply for this position, please indicate the employee's name on your job application in the space provided. ***
Hiring Process and Timeline

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

• Job Offer and Background Process: Day of interview. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of background or other mutually agreed upon date.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a current license to practice vocational nursing in the State of California at time of appointment.


Notes

• A current certification in accordance with the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program is required at the time of appointment.
• A valid National Provider Identification Number (NPI) is required at time of employment.
• Certification or completion of courses in Blood Withdrawal and/or IV Therapy is highly desirable.
• Incumbents may be subjected to communicable diseases and persons that may be potentially violent or disturbed.

Blind Applicant Screening
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.


The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Condition of Employment

As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
Evaluation

The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental application. Applicants must ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses provided on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If an applicant is successful in the initial screening process, their application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information provided is accurate and qualifying.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
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Veteran's Preference Policy
The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Please read the for additional information.

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01


Do you possess a current and valid California Vocational Nursing license?

If "No," please do not apply as your application will be rejected.

• Yes
• No

02


Please provide your California Vocational Nurse license number and expiration date in the space provided below.

If do you not have this license, please indicate "N/A".
03


Do you possess a current certification in accordance with the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program?

Note: Proof of current CPR certification is required at the time of appointment.

• Yes
• No

04


Do you possess a valid National Provider Identification Number (NPI)?

• Yes
• No

05


Please provide your National Provider Identification (NPI) number.


If you do not possess an NPI number, indicate "N/A."
06


Please indicate each facility where you are willing and able to work. Select all that apply.


By selecting one or more facilities, you are acknowledging you may be required to work evenings, weekends and/or holidays.

• Public Health Clinics: Locations throughout San Diego County which may include occasional weekday evening hours.
• San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital: 24-hour locked facility, 12-hour work shifts including nights and weekends.
• Edgemoor Distinct Part Skilled Nursing facility: 24-hour facility including nights and weekends.

07


I understand that in some assignments, incumbents may be subjected to communicable diseases and patients/residents that may be potentially violent or disturbed.

• Yes
• No

08


Do you have licensed vocational nursing experience working in any of the following? Check all that apply.Please ensure experience is described in work history.

• Assisted Living Facility
• Nursing Home
• Skilled Nursing Facility
• Other Long Term Care Facility
• Psychiatric Hospital
• Designated Psychiatric Unit of an acute care hospital
• General Acute Care Hospital
• Rehabilitation facility (behavioral health) for adults
• Rehabilitation facility (behavioral health) for adolescents/children
• Behavioral Health Clinic
• Detention Facility
• Public Health Clinics
• Primary Care or Specialty Clinics
• OB-GYN Clinics
• Community Clinics
• School Health
• Other behavioral health setting
• I do not have this experience

09


Do you have experience with medication administration? If yes, indicate the number of patients/residents per shift with whom you have experience administering.

• Less than 15
• 15-29
• 30 or more
• I do not have this experience

10


Do you have experience with electronic medical records or medication administration records (MAR)?

• Yes
• No

11


Please describe your experience with electronic medical records or medication administration records (MAR). In your response, please include the following:

A) Name of system
B) Brief description of your experience with system

If you do not have any experience, please indicate with "N/A."
12


Were you referred by a County employee to apply for this position? Note: effective September 9, 2022, County employees are eligible to earn cash awards for any candidates they refer to hard to recruit positions that are then hired.

• Yes
• No

13


If you responded "Yes" to the above, in the space provided please list the name of the County employee that referred you. If not applicable, please indicate "n/a".
14


Where did you first hear about this job opportunity?

• San Diego County website
• Governmentjobs.com
• Veteran Outreach / FFSC
• Mana de San Diego
• Family, Neighbors, Friends
• County Employee Resources Group
• College/University Career Site
• LinkedIn
• County Social Media
• Voice and Viewpoint
• Other
• Indeed

15


If you selected "Other" in Question #14, please describe how you heard about this job opportunity.
16


Thank you for your interest in employment with the County of San Diego.
Required Question