LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (SAFETY)

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety)

$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.

The Department of State Hospitals – Coalinga is now accepting applications for Limited Term Full-Time Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) position(s). Under clinical direction of a registered nurse or physician and under assigned administrative supervision at a State developmental center, State hospital/facility, or correctional facility, in a program providing care to forensic clients, patients, or inmates, the incumbent provides a basic level of general nursing care to forensic clients, patients, or inmates with mental, emotional, or developmental disabilities, or visually impaired, medically ill, or infirm forensic clients, patients, or inmates; and does other related work.

Benefits of Working for the Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga -A work culture that values Safety, Treatment, Responsibility, Communication, Respect, and Empowerment--Entry level opportunity to get your foot in the door with the State of California as an employer--Annual merit based raises--License Reimbursement--Special Retention Pay--Full benefits, health, dental, vision, and Pension Retirement with options of 457 and 401k supplemental retirement plans- -3 times cheaper cost of living on average than other California- -Safe small town feel with all grade schools located near each other including the college- -Short commute to neighboring cities of Fresno, Morro Bay, and San Lucas, Lemoore, Hanford, and Madera to name a few- -Multiple Commuter Reimbursement Programs and Free Parking

How To Apply Click on the " Apply Now " button above, or mail or hand deliver a signed copy of your Std. 678 Application to the address listed below.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

The employee is required to work any shift and schedule in a variety of settings throughout the hospital and may be required to work overtime and float to other work locations as determined by the operational needs of the hospital. All employees are required to have an annual health review and TB test or whenever necessary to ascertain that they are free from symptoms indicating the presence of infection and are able to safely perform their essential job functions.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Job Code #: JC-538465

Position #(s): 437-000-8274-XXX

Working Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety)

Classification: LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (SAFETY) $5,082.00 - $6,361.00 T New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Fresno County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Facility: Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga

DSH-Coalinga opened in 2005 and began treating forensically committed patients, mostly of which are sexually violent predators. It is a self-contained psychiatric hospital constructed with a security perimeter. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) provides perimeter security as well as transportation of patients to outside medical services and court proceedings. All state civil service employees are currently subject to a mandatory Personal Leave Program (PLP). The PLP program reduces the monthly gross salary but provides paid leave options (PLO) leave credits in lieu of pay. The amount of salary reduction depends on the classification and associated union Bargaining Unit (BU). The BU that represents this position is BU20 and is represented by Service Employees International Union (SEIU). The expected salary reduction will be 3% of the salary identified above, and you will accrue 5 hours of PLP each qualifying pay period. Incumbents will be subject to the PLP salary reduction and leave accruals through June 30, 2027. Positions with time bases that are less than full-time will receive a prorated accrual of PLP that's based on number of hours worked during the pay period.

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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(n) Licensed Vocational Nurse License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Final Filing Date: 11/23/2026

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of State Hospitals Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga Attn: Selection Services Unit AB-258 24511 W. Jayne Ave. Coalinga, CA 93210-5002

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of State Hospitals Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga Selection Services Unit AB-258 24511 W. Jayne Ave. Coalinga, CA 93210-5002 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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