Licensed Vocational Nurse II - Corrections

The Job

$2,000 Hiring Bonus!*

* $1,000 upon hire and $1,000 upon completion of 2080 service hours. See MOU (Download PDF reader) for details.

San Bernardino County is recruiting for Licensed Vocational Nurses II - Corrections who assist physicians, registered nurses and other health specialists in the treatment and care of patients in an adult population (Sheriff's) or juvenile/youth population (Probation) locked correctional facility . Duties include providing basic nursing care; collecting vital signs, blood, and specimens; and administering medications as directed. The list established by this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies in the Sheriff's (adult population) and Probation (youth population) departments as they occur while the list remains active. Sheriff's Department positions are for day, evening and night shifts with an immediate need in the High Desert . The Probation department consist of variable shifts, which include days and evenings. We are also accepting applications for Licensed Vocational Nurse I - Corrections, which requires a separate application. Applicants are encouraged to view the Licensed Vocational Nurse I - Corrections announcement and apply for both levels, as appropriate. For more detailed information, refer to the Licensed Vocational Nurse II - Corrections job description. EXCELLENT BENEFITS To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Certification: Must possess and maintain Basic Life Support certification. Shift: Must be available for rotating shift work, including weekends and holidays, and may be required to assist after normal duty hours in emergency situations and may involve hostile or volatile wards and inmates. Night shift differential and overtime compensation are available. Background: Candidates must not have been convicted of a felony and, upon appointment, must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a fingerprint check and polygraph. Physical Demands: Ability to perform for extended periods of time: balancing, bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting, standing, stooping, turning, twisting; and walking long distances both indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions; hand and finger dexterity in both hands; ability to manipulate heavy duty security locks and doors; reaching or working above and below shoulder level; normal vision, including color discrimination; normal hearing; and carrying up to 10 pounds. NOTE: Incumbents will be required to respond immediately to emergencies while on duty which may involve hostile and volatile wards and inmates . Working Conditions: Working conditions involve exposure to hazardous and infectious materials and communicable diseases. Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation. Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Policies: All incumbents are expected to adhere to all county and department-specific policies.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must possess ALL of the following:

License - Must possess and maintain a current Licensed Vocational Nurse license with the State of California.

Experience - One (1) year of recent (within the last five (5) years) full-time experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

Certification - Must produce and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification at the time of hire

Note:License number and expiration datemust be listed on the applicationto be eligible.

Selection Process

Examination Procedure: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

Applications will be received until a sufficient number of applications are received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration as recruitment may close at any time.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) (Download PDF reader) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.