Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN - Hospice/Home Health - Full Time

Job Type: Full-time
Department of Behavioral Health
Do you enjoy having weekends and holidays off? Behavioral Health Licensed Vocational Nurses work Monday through Friday!
Be an agent of change and make a difference in delivering health and wellness to millions of residents.
The Department of Behavioral Health is recruiting for Licensed Vocational Nurses II , who prepare patients for procedures; assist medical staff with treatments and procedures; and provide health education, referrals and resources to patients. Duties include providing basic nursing care to patients; assisting physicians and registered nurses with a variety of procedures; and providing education and training for medical providers.
*Official Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse II
For additional details, please refer to the Licensed Vocational Nurse II job description.
The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is responsible for providing mental health and substance use disorder services to county residents who are experiencing major mental illness or substance abuse related issues. DBH provides mental health and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services to all age groups, with a primary emphasis on treating children/youth who may be seriously emotionally disturbed, adults who are experiencing a serious and persistent mental illness, and individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders. DBH also provides an array of outreach/engagement, prevention, and early intervention services. Community Outpatient and Transitional Age Youth Services; Youth Collaborative and Justice Involved Services; Adult Justice Involved and Diversion Services; Medical Services; Community Engagement and Equity Services; Office of Patients' Rights and five (5) indirect service areas: Administrative and Fiscal Services; Public Relations and Outreach Services; Disaster and Safety Unit; and the Office of Compliance. Follow this link to learn more about the Department of Behavioral Health
Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting and medical exam, which may include drug and/or TB testing. Citizen or a permanent U.S. resident.
Visit the to view a list of approved providers that offer certification courses in IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal which have been approved for LVN by the CA BVNPT.
Valid Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate (Course Completion Card) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) must be provided within 30 days of employment start/hire date, and must be maintained through the duration of employment. Contingent job offers may be made to candidates who have indicated that they have successfully completed the required Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) course, and are currently pending receipt of their AHA BLS Course Completion Card. Per AHA FAQ, AHA Training Centers must issue Course Completion Cards within 20 days of successful course completion. Please contact your AHA Instructor or Training Center Coordinator if you have any questions about your card. If you can't remember your Training Center or Instructor's information, visit the Lost Your AHA Completion Card page for more information.
Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Must possess a current Licensed Vocational Nurse license issued by the State of California.
Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Experience: One (1) year of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. -OR- Six (6) months of full-time experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a behavioral health setting.
Behavioral Health: Experience gained in a behavioral health setting is highly desirable.
Bilingual Skills: Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog, and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills is required to receive additional compensation.
Application Procedure: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.
Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Technical Assistance: If you require technical assistance, follow this link to or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at View phone number on click.appcast.io . Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. Technical & Inspection Unit
These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Retirement benefits subject to change.
Competitive Evaluation: The information from the Application and the Supplemental Questions below will be reviewed to determine your qualifications and will provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process. Note: Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the Work Experience section of your application.
~ I understand that by selecting this option my application will not move forward in the examination process.

Do you possess a valid, California Licensed Vocational Nurse license?
Indicate your California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) number and expiration date. If you do not possess a LVN license indicate "N/A".
Licensed Vocational Nurse Experience: Do you possess one (1) year of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse -OR- six (6) months of full-time experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a behavioral health setting?
Intravenous Therapy (IVT) and Blood Withdrawal Certification: Intravenous Therapy Certification
Licensed Vocational Nurse Experience: Indicate the number of years of experience you possess as a licensed vocational nurse in any environment.

• 6 to 12 months of experience as a licensed vocational nurse
• 1-3 years of experience as a licensed vocational nurse
• 5-8 years of experience as a licensed vocational nurse
• 8-10 years of experience as a licensed vocational nurse
• More than 10 years of experience as a licensed vocational nurse
• Not Applicable (I do not have experience as a licensed vocational nurse)

Other Licensed Vocational Nurse Experience: Indicate the areas in which you possess six (6) months of full-time experience as a licensed vocational nurse.
Acute Care Hospital
Behavioral Health Hospital (Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinics are not considered qualifying)
Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic
Home Health/Hospice
Skilled Nursing Facility
Outpatient Care
Rehabilitation Hospital
Residential Care
School district
I have no experience as a licensed vocational nurse

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