LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (MAND)

State of California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the California Department of Veterans Affairs as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, where you will provide essential care to veterans at the Veterans Home in West Los Angeles. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a supportive work environment. Ideal candidates will possess a valid LVN license and demonstrate compassion and professionalism in their care for veterans.

Benefits

Free parking

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Licensed Vocational Nurse License required.
• Experience working with acutely ill or disabled individuals is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to veterans in the Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Assist with daily living activities and medication administration.
• Follow public health guidelines and work overtime as required.

Skills

Emotional stability

Patience

Tact

Alertness

Education

Valid CA LVN license

Job description

Job Description and Duties This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet), where we proudly serve California's 1.6 million veterans. We advocate with purpose and passion every day for our state's veterans and their families and connect them to their earned benefits. We offer a range of services, from our network of award-winning veterans' homes to our innovative home loans program. Additionally, we provide special statewide benefits and veteran outreach services. CalVet provides our staff with a wide range of fulfilling and enriching growth opportunities in skilled trades, healthcare, administrative and professional fields, and beyond. We actively cultivate an inclusive atmosphere that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life journeys, empowering them to excel and flourish. We enthusiastically welcome your distinctive contributions to our organization and the meaningful work we undertake. Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage veterans to apply utilizing the state's Veterans Preference program. Visit our website at www.calvet.ca.gov to learn more about us. This position is located in the Skilled Nursing Facility at the Veterans Home of California - West Los Angeles. Please note : You will need to take and pass an examination for Licensed Vocational Nurse to establish list eligibility prior to job offer. Please visit https : / / www.jobs.ca.gov / CalHRPublic / Landing / Jobs / Steps.aspx for more information. This position is subject to the Post and Bid requirements for Bargaining Unit 20. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions Working overtime is a requirement of this position. Employees of CalVet will be required to follow state or county public health guidelines and requirements enacted in accordance with infectious disease prevention and control. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (MAND) Additional Documents
• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement Position Details Job Code # : JC-446034 Position #(s) : 576-137-8249-XXX 576-152-8249-XXX 576-153-8249-XXX 576-180-8249-XXX 576-182-8249-XXX 576-184-8249-XXX 576-186-8249-XXX 576-188-8249-XXX 576-190-8249-XXX 576-136-8249-XXX Working Title : LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE Classification : LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (MAND) $4,934.00 - $6,176.00 T # of Positions : Multiple Work Location : Los Angeles County Telework : In Office Job Type : Permanent, Full Time Facility : VHC-WLA Human Resources Work Shift : Various Work Week : Various Department Information The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) works to serve California veterans and their families. With nearly 1.6 million veterans living in the State, CalVet strives to ensure that its veterans of every era and their families get the state and federal benefits and services they have earned and deserve as a result of selfless and honorable military service. CalVet strives to serve veterans and their families with dignity and compassion and to help them achieve their highest quality of life. Department Website : https : / / www.calvet.ca.gov Special Requirements
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Licensed Vocational Nurse License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired. Successful completion of a live scan and a pre-employment physical (including drug testing for certain civil service classifications) will be required. The position(s) require(s) a(n) Valid CA LVN license License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired. Application Instructions Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date : Until Filled Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and / or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination / Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below : Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to : Department of Veterans Affairs Attn : VHC-WLA Human Resources 11500 Nimitz Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90049 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at : Department of Veterans Affairs VHC-WLA Human Resources 11500 Nimitz Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90049 Due to the Coronavirus, we encourage you to submit an online application or mail it. 07 : 00 AM - 04 : 00 PM Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job :
• Current version of the State Examination / Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate : Aptitude for working with individuals who are acutely ill, infirm, visually impaired, have an emotional disorder, or a mental or developmental disability; demonstrate emotional stability, patience, tact, and alertness. Benefits The website below is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. Please review this information prior to accepting employment. https : / / www.calhr.ca.gov / Pages / California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx The Veterans Home of California West Los Angeles offers FREE PARKING and is conveniently located off of the Highway 405 Corridor and near many local eateries and financial institutions. Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position. Department Website : https : / / www.calvet.ca.gov Human Resources Contact : Yolanda Lewis [phone] [emailprotected] Hiring Unit Contact : Edward Park [phone] [emailprotected] Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact : EEO Office [phone] [emailprotected] California Relay Service : 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Additional Information When submitting your State Application (STD. 678) please note position # 576-XXX-8249-XXX, Job Control # 446034, and the basis of your eligibility (e.g., list appointment, transfer, SROA, Surplus, Re-employment, Reinstatement, Training and Development, and / or TAU) in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s), For Which You Are Applying" section on the STD. 678. Please remove any confidential information (e.g., social security number, date of birth, etc.) as well as any information regarding your LEAP eligibility and / or exam scores from your documents prior to submission. A complete application package includes : a STD. 678 Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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Licensed Vocational Nurse • Los Angeles, CA, United States