CLINIC LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE I

Position/Program Information

Re-Posting :

This announcement is a re-post to reopen filing period and adding supplemental questionnaire.

Type of Recruitment :

We actively encourage applications from everyone! We are looking for the best talent to join our organization.

Application Filing Period :

Friday, 1/23/26 at 9:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous

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

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The Opportunity:

We are pursuing qualified candidates to fill Clinical Licensed Vocational Nurse I positions within the Department of Mental Health. The position provides nursing assistance to physicians in a community heath or hospital clinic or a Probation Department dispensary or infirmary.

About this position:
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 email to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within seven (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:

Proven experience related to the desirable qualification will be recognized positively.

. 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 to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days from date of application submission. 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.

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.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMAITON:

Applications will be processed on “an as received” basis and those receiving a passing score will be added to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. This register will be used to fill the vacancies within the Department of Mental Health as they occur.

NO PERSON MAY COMPLETE FOR THIS EXAMINIATION MORE THAN ONCE IN A TWELVE MONTH PERIOD.

Additional Information

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

Application filing may be suspended at any time without advance notice.

Applicants must upload clear, legible copies of the license needed for the position as attachments during submission. Alternatively, send them by email to exams@dmh.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of submitting the application. Indicate the Exam Title on the subject line when sending required document by email.

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.

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 https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty 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.

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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