Licensed Vocational Nurse I/II

Tehama County, California; Red Bluff (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tehama County Health Services is hiring Licensed Vocational Nurses to provide essential client care in various settings. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant licensing/certification, with opportunities for bilingual incentives. Join a dedicated team committed to public health and collaboration in the community.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school and formal training for licensure.
• Two years of experience for Licensed Vocational Nurse II.
• CPR Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine client care and rehabilitative treatment.
• Monitor and chart vital signs, administer medications.
• Provide referrals and interventions for clients contacting CIC.

Skills

Client care

Vocational nursing

Crisis management

Bilingual communication

Education

High School Diploma

Licensed Vocational Nurse Certification

Job description

Every position is a key position at Health Services. We value input, good communication, and collaboration within our organization as well as with our agency partners. If you would enjoy working with people who are committed to the health of our residents, then our agency would like to hear from you.
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SALARY

(A-E Steps)

Licensed Vocational Nurse I

$24.85 - $30.21 Hourly / $1,988.00 - $2,416.80 Biweekly

Licensed Vocational Nurse II

$27.43 - $33.35 Hourly / $2,194.40 - $2,668.00 Biweekly

Bilingual Incentive! Bilingual Incentive Pay is +7.5% above the Licensed Vocational Nurse I/II base salary.

DESCRIPTION:

Performs routine client care, vocational nursing care and/or rehabilitative treatment services to clients in outpatient, the Crisis Intervention Clinic (CIC), community and correctional settings. May provide leadership to assigned staff. Performs related duties as assigned.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT:
Tehama County Health Services Agency is committed to a healthy community. We provide integrated services to Tehama County residents through education, prevention, assessment, intervention, treatment, and follow up. Our staff are valued for their contributions to client care, whether they work in direct services or are in key support roles. We collaborate, communicate, and support each other so we can focus on what's most important, the overall health of our clients.
Every position is a key position at Health Services. We value input, good communication, and collaboration within our organization as well as with our agency partners. If you would enjoy working with people who are committed to the health of our residents, then our agency would like to hear from you.

• Provides effective client care and vocational nursing duties and, as required, monitors and charts vital signs changes dressings administers medications and treatments as ordered by physicians notifies supervisor and/or physicians of any changes in client conditions.

• Collects various specimens and cultures performs blood glucose tests fills out nursing observation sheets and reports.

• May perform duties as treatment nurse, including assessing, cleansing and dressing wounds, skin tears, abrasions, lesions, etc., and implementing appropriate treatments.

• Maintains client charts and prepares comprehensive, accurate and timely documentation of all medications and treatments administered implements oral and written orders received from physicians.

• Provides referrals, crisis intervention, and assistance to individuals contacting the CIC via phone or walk-in.

• Receives and responds to client/family member inquiries and concerns regarding clients’ care and condition.

• Assists in processing client admissions and discharges, including listing and storing of valuables assists with postmortem arrangements as needed.

• Performs and documents client assessments.

• Orders medications maintains an accurate inventory of supplies orders and restocks supply room.

• Bilingual Candidates: Translate, interpret and otherwise communicate with members of the Spanish speaking community.

Click the job title below to view the full classification specification: Licensed Vocational Nurse I|Licensed Vocational Nurse II

Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to the completion of twelfth (12th) grade.
• Completion of formal education leading to licensure/certification.

Licensed Vocational Nurse II – two (2) years of LVN experience required.

LICENSE & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

• A valid California driver’s license

• Certification of registration as a Licensed Vocational Nurse issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians
• Must complete periodic continuing education coursework as required to maintain active licensure
• Must possess, or be willing to obtain, national provider identifier (NPI); requires CPR certification
• Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough law enforcement background investigation

The department is currently recruiting for one (1) vacancy.

In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Licensed Vocational Nurse I/II, as well as subsequent vacancies, which occur during the life of the eligibility list.

Testing Dates :June 23 - June 25, 2025. Testing will be provided via email.
Tentative Interview Date: 1st & 2nd Combo: Thursday, June 26, 2025 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm *Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview
In compliance with current regulations in the state of California, this position does not require employees to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination, although it is highly recommended.
Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.

For questions about this recruitment contact:

Emily Unger

530-527-8491 x3830 | [e-mail]

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test (including marijuana) and physical examination provided by the County.

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