Licensed Vocational Nurse I/II

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Tehama County, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-00111
Department: Health Services Agency
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Closing Date: 6/5/2026 5:00 PM Pacific


Description
Every position is a key position at Health Services. We value input, good communication, and collaboration within our organization as well as with our agency partners. If you would enjoy working with people who are committed to the health of our residents, then our agency would like to hear from you.
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SALARY

(A-E Steps)

Licensed Vocational Nurse I

$25.60 - $31.12 Hourly/$2,048.00 - $2,489.60 Biweekly

Licensed Vocational Nurse II

$28.26 - $34.35 Hourly/$2,260.80 - $2,748.00 Biweekly


Bilingual Incentive!

Bilingual Incentive Pay is +7.5% above the LVN I or LVN II base salary.
Position Description:

Performs routine client care, vocational nursing care and/or rehabilitative treatment services to clients in outpatient, the Crisis Intervention Clinic (CIC), community and correctional settings. May provide leadership to assigned staff. Performs related duties as assigned.

About the Department:
Tehama County Health Services Agency is committed to a healthy community. We provide integrated services to Tehama County residents through education, prevention, assessment, intervention, treatment, and follow up. Our staff are valued for their contributions to client care, whether they work in direct services or are in key support roles. We collaborate, communicate, and support each other so we can focus on what's most important, the overall health of our clients.

Examples of Duties

• Provides effective client care and vocational nursing duties and, as required, monitors and charts vital signs changes dressings administers medications and treatments as ordered by physicians notifies supervisor and/or physicians of any changes in client conditions
• Collects various specimens and cultures performs blood glucose tests fills out nursing observation sheets and reports
• May perform duties as treatment nurse, including assessing, cleansing and dressing wounds, skin tears, abrasions, lesions, etc., and implementing appropriate treatments
• Maintains client charts and prepares comprehensive, accurate and timely documentation of all medications and treatments administered implements oral and written orders received from physicians

• Bilingual Candidates : Translate, interpret and otherwise communicate with members of the Spanish speaking community.

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Education, Experience & Licenses
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to the completion of twelfth (12th) grade.
• Completion of formal education leading to licensure/certification.

Licensed Vocational Nurse II - two (2) years of LVN experience required.
License & Special Requirements :

• A valid California driver's license
• Certification of registration as a Licensed Vocational Nurse issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians
• Must complete periodic continuing education coursework as required to maintain active licensure
• Must possess, or be willing to obtain, national provider identifier (NPI); requires CPR certification
• Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough law enforcement background investigation

Bilingual Candidates:

• Must pass a Merit Systems Services written and/or oral bilingual proficiency test (or other appropriate test selected by the County) to qualify.

Recruitment Information
The department is currently recruiting for multiple vacancies.

In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Licensed Vocational Nurse I/II or Licensed Vocational Nurse I/II - Bilingual, as well as subsequent vacancies, which occur during the life of the eligibility list.


Bilingual Incentive!

Bilingual Incentive Pay is +7.5% above the LVN I or LVN II base salary.
Testing Dates :
June 8-10, 2026. Testing will be provided via email.
Tentative Interview Dates:

1st - Friday, June 12, 2026 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. 2nd - Friday, June 19, 2026 from 11:00am to 12:00pm.

*Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview
In compliance with current regulations in the state of California, this position does not require employees to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination, although it is highly recommended.
Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.
For questions about this recruitment contact:

Emily Unger | View phone number on click.appcast.io |


All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test (including marijuana) and physical examination provided by the County.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT / VETERANS' PREFERENCE POLICY / DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
NOTE: THESE BENEFITS DO NOT APPLY TO EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES.
*Rates listed in this flyer represent a full-time employee's accrual rate and health insurance premium rate. Part-time employees will have pro-rated accruals and health insurance premium rates based on the number of hours they work.

This position is represented by the Local 39 bargaining unit.

SALARY:

• Annual salary step increases based upon satisfactory performance and completion of one year of employment (Step A to E).

HEALTH:

• Approximately 80% of the premium for medical, dental, and vision plan is paid by the County (EPO Plan). The plan covers the employee and all eligible dependents at NO ADDITIONAL COST!
• Employee premiums are $234.54 per month as of January 1, 2025 and $266.97 as of January 1, 2026 for employee and all eligible dependents.

PAID LEAVES:

• Benefits also include an annual paid leave plan of
  • 96 hours of vacation (increases upon continuous years of service)
  • 96 hours of sick leave
  • 14 paid holidays plus one 8 hour personal holiday

LIFE INSURANCE:

• Approximately 80% of the premium for a $30,000 life insurance plan for the employee is paid for by the County.

RETIREMENT:

• A retirement plan through CalPERS.
  • CalPERS Formulas:
    • Classic member = 2% @ 55
    • New Member = 2% @ 62
• A Deferred Compensation retirement plan option with a County match of up to a maximum of $60 per month.

ASSISTANCE & PROGRAMS:

• Employee Assistance Program: Provided to all employees and employee's family members at no cost.
• LiveHealth Online: Access to a medical provider 24/7 from the comfort of your home at NO COST!
• Lark: Diabetes Prevention Program
• Livongo: Diabetes Management Program
• Hinge Health: Lower Back & Joint Pain Program
• Carrum Health: Enhanced Surgery Benefits Program
• Assist to Own: Down Payment Assistance Program

01


What is your highest level of education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

02


Have you completed any formal education that led to you receiving a licensure/certification?

• Yes
• No

03


If you indicated that you have received a license or certification, please list it below.
04


Do you currently posses a valid certification of registration as a Licensed Vocational Nurse issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians?

• Yes
• No

05


Do you currently posses national provider identifier (NPI)?

• Yes
• No

06


If you answered NO to having NPI, are you willing to obtain one?

• Yes
• No

07


Are you CPR certified?

• Yes
• No

08


Please indicate the number of years of experience (if any) that you have as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience
• 3 or more years of experience

09


What was the best job you have ever had? What were your responsibilities? Why do you consider it your best job? Is there anything you didn't like about it?
10


How would your co-workers describe your work style and contributions in your former job?
11


Do you have a valid, non-expired California Driver's License or can you obtain one within 6 months?

• Yes
• No

12


Please indicate your bilingual proficiency level in Spanish.

• Non-Bilingual
• Speak Only
• Speak, read and write

Required Question