CLINIC LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE I

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER

b5090A

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE

FILING START DATE

August 21, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. (PT)

This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

DEFINITION :
Provides nursing assistance to physicians in a community heath or hospital clinic or a Probation Department dispensary or infirmary.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class are responsible for providing assistance to physicians conducting diagnostic physical examinations and performing medical treatments by readying patients and examining rooms, making vital sign observations, administering ordered medications and treatments, and reinforcing the physicians' instructions to the patients. Duties performed require application of nursing principles and techniques normally acquired through the completion of vocational nurse training. Work is performed under the direction of a physician or the immediate supervision of a registered nurse and follows their specific instructions and the established nursing procedures for the particular clinic dispensary, or infirmary. The work of positions in this class is reviewed in progress and upon completion. Assignments are made to one or more clinics being conducted for screening or for specific diseases or for a variety of illnesses, such as orthopedic, chest, cardiac, or family planning, or to a dispensary or infirmary which provides treatment for minor illnesses.

Essential Job Functions

Reviews patient's records to determine the purpose of the visit and whether or not patient's chart, x-rays or lab test results are ready or must be located for the physician.

Interviews patient or a member of the patient's family to obtain medical history and records it on appropriate forms.

Sets up the area to be used by the physician by obtaining and arranging the required supplies, equipment and instruments and the patients' charts, x-ray, and lab test results.

Observes patients to determine condition and need for immediate referral to physician.

Takes patients' blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration.

Prepares the patient for examination and for treatment by the physician by transferring, positioning and draping the patient and cleansing areas of the patient's body, and hands instruments to the physician during treatments and procedures.

In accordance with the physician's orders, administers medications and immunizations orally and by intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.

Gives supplies of ordered medications to the patient and informs patients about the medication procedure ordered by the physician by explaining the type of medication ordered, when and how to use it, and any side effects or reactions he might experience and what he should do in this event.

Performs treatments under the direction of physicians including suture removal, applying Ace or Butterfly bandages to newly sutured wounds, changing sterile and unsterile dressings such as hand dressings or 4x4 gauze, and fitting elastic hosiery to patients with varicosities.

Conducts visual examinations of school children to check for overt signs of communicable diseases such as sores or throat swelling and, in the absence of such signs, completes school readmission slips.

Answers telephone calls and provides caller with information about services available at the clinics, or for the purpose of canceling or rescheduling clinic appointments.

Administers Mantoux or atypical mycobacteria skin tests by subcutaneous injection and records results.

Collects and labels specimens of urine, sputum and feces and various kinds of smears for cultures.

Orders nursing supplies needed to maintain adequate levels for one or more clinic.

Requirements

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:

A *license to practice as a Vocational Nurse issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.

Applicants must meet the above requirement at the time of filing in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

LICENSE(S) REQUIRED:
*A copy of a valid and unrestricted license to practice as a Vocational Nurse issued by the State of California Department of Consumer Affairs, Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians MUST be attached to the application at the time of filing or send by email to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within 7 calendar days from date of application submission. Applications submitted without the required copy of licensure will be considered as incomplete until such information is provided. Original license must be presented at the time of appointment.

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
Physical Class III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:

Additional credit will be given for experience related to the desirable qualification.

• Experience working in shelters or street encampments assisting people experiencing homelessness or with vulnerable populations to provide direct care, referrals, and linkage to services and community resources, or referral to mental health resources as a license Vocational Nurse.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
*In order to qualify, applicants MUST attach a legible copy of the required license to the online application at the time of filing or email within seven (7) calendar days of filing to Exams@dmh.lacounty.gov . In the "Subject" of the email type "Clinic Licensed Vocational Nurse I".

Experience is evaluated based on a verifiable 40-hour workweek. Work performed part-time will be prorated on a month-to-month basis.

SPECIAL INFORMATION
Past and present mental health clients and their family members who meet the selection requirements are encouraged to apply.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

Any - Appointees may be willing to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience and desirable qualification based on information listed on the online application and supplemental questionnaire at the time of filing, weighted 100%. Additional credit will be given for experience related to the desirable qualification.

Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the eligible register.
VACANCY INFORMATION
The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Mental Health, Prevention/ARDI Division.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
The names of applicants receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

RETAKE: NO PERSON MAY COMPETE FOR THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE IN A TWO TWELVE (12) MONTH PERIOD.

Applications will be processed on an “as-received” basis and those receiving a passing score will be promulgated to the eligible register accordingly.

Additional Information

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
Applicants are required to complete and submit an online Los Angeles County Employment Application AND Supplemental Questionnaire in order to be considered for this examination. Paper applications, resumes, or any unsolicited documents will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR FILING ONLINE
Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Clear and legible copies of the required license must be uploaded as attachments during application submission -or- by email to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from date of application submission. Indicate the Exam Title on the subject line when sending required document by email.

The acceptance of your application will depend on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Selection Requirements. Your online application must show complete license, education and work experience information necessary to evaluate your qualifications. License information section must show title of license, license number, original date of issue, and expiration date. Education information section must include name and address of school attended, complete dates attended, name of course/s taken, number of units earned, and degree/s earned. Work experience section must include job title, employer name and address, name of work area/facility, actual payroll title held and not the working and/or functional titles, from/to dates of employment including month, day and year, total number of months, total number of hours worked per week - not a range of hours (full or part-time), and complete and detailed description of related job duties. If range of hours is provided, experience will be prorated based on the lowest number of hours worked per week. LIST separately each job experience to be evaluated.

All information is subject to verification. Applicants may be rejected at any stage of the selection process.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

All information is subject to verification. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the selection process.

Falsification of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION OR RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT.

Utilizing VERBIAGE from class specifications and Selection Requirement serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED.

CORRESPONDENCE AND UPDATES WILL BE SENT VIA E-MAIL

For the time being, all notifications, including results letters and notices of nonacceptance, will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add exams@dmh.lacounty.gov, isan@dmh.lacounty.gov, and info@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance before the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on govermmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty,gov you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.

Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County. If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County. Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT LIBRARIES
For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

NO SHARING USER ID AND PASSWORD
All applicants must file their applications online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
DEPARTMENT CONTACT
HR Examinations Unit: (213) 972-7034

HR Examinations Unit Email: exams@dmh.lacounty.gov

Analyst Contact Phone: Irene San, 323-705-4074

Analyst Contact Email: isan@dmh.lacounty.gov

ADA Coordinator Phone 323-705-4074
Teletype Phone 800-735-2922
California Relay Services Phone 800-735-2922

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