LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE II

Position/Program Information

EXAM NUMBER

Y5105V

TYPEOFRECRUITMENT

We welcome applications from everyone!

FILING START DATE

The application filing period will begin on June 3, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (PT) - Continuous.

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

WHY WORK FOR US

LA Health Services is LA County’s integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are.

We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care-from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County.

With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors.

Explore our one system of hospitals and community health centers: Our Locations - Health Services Los Angeles County

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We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the country. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax and rejuvenate as you reach your fullest personal and professional potential. Click here to see comprehensive information regarding County employee benefits.

DHS is seeking dedicated Licensed Vocational Nurse to join our team. Whether you’re working in community clinics or hospitals, this is an opportunity to grow your career while serving diverse communities across LA County.

OUR MISSION:

To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing out standing care.

The Team Member We Are Looking for will

Provides highly skilled vocational nursing care involving a wide format of treatments and evaluative judgment to patients in a hospital in patient care unit; or, in addition to performing direct patient care, has responsibility for guiding nursing personnel in a hospital inpatient care unit .

Essential Job Functions

• In some specialized jobs performs the following duties: Monitors the operation of specialized equipment setup by a physician or nurse-in-charge such as renal dialysis machines, regulating venous and dialysate pressure from verbal instructions, monitoring gauges and alerting the nurse-in-charge when readings and observations of the patient indicate an abnormal condition. Performs specialized procedures such as peritoneal dialysis, adding prescribed medication in the dialysate solution, introducing and draining the solution in accordance with precise procedures.

• Provides emotional support to the patient, displaying empathy and interest in the patient's progress, being aware of and encouraging special aptitudes for the patient's rehabilitation.

• Obtains and provides information on patients at change of shift briefings with nursing personnel, and in contacts with doctors. Reports on significant incidents involving nursing personnel, patients and others.

• Leads a small group of nursing personnel in the medication, treatment and nursing care of all patients in a medical, surgical or rehabilitation ward, major section of a ward or similar inpatient care unit.

• Recognizes the need for emergency care; initiates life saving action in emergencies and alerts the nurse-in-charge or physician.

• Sets up, operates and monitors electronic and/or mechanical equipment such as croupettes, oxygen therapy and suctioning equipment. Monitors the functioning of intravenous apparatus and cardio scopes.

• Administers medications by injection, orally and other predetermined methods with the exception of research drugs and others as determined by the Medical Department. Checks prescribed dosages against specified limits. Observes and reports adverse reaction to medication.

• Provides bedside care such as maintaining personal hygiene, providing comfort and safety, performing urgent housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment, and taking measures to prevent pressure sores and other infirmities endemic to bedridden patients.

• Measures and records vital signs; records bed care procedures, treatments, medications and nourishment provided and output. Observes and reports on manifest behavior and condition of patients.

• Gives eye and ear irrigations and instillations. Cleans, debrides, medicates and applies dressings to wounds, using sterile technique.

• Teaches isolation technique to patients and visitors. Prevents spread of infection using principles of asepsis.

• Scheduling and assigning work to nursing employees, checking to ensure completion, charting and recording of assigned tasks, and checking the quality in which tasks are performed.

• Lays out appropriate instruments and supplies and assists the physician performing medical and surgical procedures.

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

Three (3) years of experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a hospital inpatient care unit.

-AND-

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

-AND-
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) Program certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).*
No withhold will be allowed for this examination. Applicants have to meet ALL of the Requirements to Qualify at the time of filing.

LICENSE(S) and CERTIFICATION(S) REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

• A current, active license to practice as a Vocational Nurse issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.*
• Current certification issued by the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program.*

Applicants claiming experience in a state other than California have to provide their Vocational Nurse license number from that state on the application at the time of filing. Out-of-State experience provided on the application without the required license number will not be considered.

NOTE: If you are unable to attach documents to your application, you may email the documents to bsarkissian@dhs.lacounty.gov , within 7 calendar days of filing online. Please include your name as it appears on your application, the exam number, and the exam title.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Additional credit will be awarded to applicants whose experience exceeds the requirements.

PHYSICAL CLASSIII - Moderate :

This position requires standing or walking 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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION:

*Ensure the Certificates and Licenses Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required certification(s) and/or license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration, and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required certification(s) and license(s) specified above. Required license(s) and certificate(s) MUST be active and unrestricted , or your application will NOT be accepted.

The required license to practice as a Vocational Nurse issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs, California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians will be verified at the following website: http://www.bvnpt.ca.gov

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based up on the application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%.

Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination to be added on to the eligible register.

ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:

We process applications as we receive them. If you pass the assessment, we will place you on a list for 12 months. The hiring managers within DHS will use this list to fill vacancies as they become available.

Applicants who are successful in this examination and are added to the eligible register may not apply for and compete in this examination for twelve (12) months following the date of being placed on the eligible register. Applications received before expiration from the eligible register will be rejected.

Applicants who have applied and did not meet the Requirements at the time of filing may reapply 30 days from their latest application date.

AVAILABLE SHIFTS :

You may be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays, depending on operational needs.

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.

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to https://www.governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

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 our work experience will not to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

EMAIL VERIFICATION INFORAMTION:

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is ever applicant’s responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims for missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

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SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:

Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:

For Candidates 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.

ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The County is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

DEPARTMENT CONTACTS:

• For any inquiries about the position or assistance with the application process, please contact Balik Sarkissian at bsarkissian@dhs.lacounty.gov
• Department Contact Phone: (213) 288-7000
• Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
• California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
• For Accommodation requests, please contact our Accommodation Coordinator, via (323) 914-6365
• Please reference Exam Number: Y5105V in all communications during the application process.

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