LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE II

Licensed Vocational Nurse II

The Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health invites applications for the position of Licensed Vocational Nurse II. Incumbents provide basic nursing care under the supervision of registered nurses and/or licensed physicians and within the scope of the Vocational Nursing Practice Act. Responsibilities include provision of basic hygienic and nursing care; measurement of vital signs; basic client assessment and documentation; administration of skin tests within the course of a tuberculosis control program; and administration of immunizing agents and prescribed medications. The current vacancies exist in the Department of Behavioral Health. However, the eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies in other County departments as they occur. Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission is to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: One (1) year of full-time, paid work experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

License: Valid Licensed Vocational Nurse's License issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.

Possession of a valid venipuncture certification may be required.

Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent, may be required.

Note: Recruitment and/or certification may be limited to candidates possessing a specific education background related to the specific position vacancy as authorized by the Director of Human Resources.

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at: FresnoCountyJobs.com. Open the Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process. Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of the recruitment at anytime by logging on to:

Please Note:

• It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes.
• Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.

Required Application Materials:

• A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application must be submitted online only and shall include:
• All education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
• A valid Vocational Nurse License number issued by the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
• Supplemental Questionnaire

Please Note:

• Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
• Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified.
• Submissions must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
• Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person in our office will not be accepted.

Selection Process

Pursuant to Fresno County Personnel Rule 4 - Selection Process, applicants may be required to complete an examination process and successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.

• Tentative Exam Dates: June 8-9, 2026
• Tentative Interview Dates: June 24 and June 26, 2026
• Additional interviews, including those with other departments, will be scheduled as needed.

Please Note:

• The eligible list for this recruitment may be extended up to 12 months, and may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions.
• Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.

Reasonable Accommodations

Positions in these classifications are in Medical Group III – Heavy Physical Activity (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes positions which require heavy physical effort using arms, legs, back and trunk in frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling objects weighing (or offering resistance equivalent to) over 25 pounds. Generally, considerable bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, as well as standing and walking are involved. Physical stamina is usually required and explosive strength using bursts of energy may be required, depending upon specific position assignments. The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline. Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

Analyst: Lucila Garcia