Licensed Vocational Nurse - Per Diem

San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office; French Camp (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

San Joaquin County Correctional Health Services is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse for per diem coverage at the county jail in French Camp, CA. The per diem position supports adult inmate health care with flexible shifts, requiring professional nursing skills and California LVN licensure.

Responsibilities include vital signs, medications administration, basic nursing procedures, and contributing to a team-based treatment plan.

Qualifications

• Current California LVN license and CPR certification.
• Experience in clinical nursing care and patient assessment.
• Ability to perform routine nursing procedures and document care.

Responsibilities

• Take, monitor and record vital signs and basic patient care.
• Administer medications and IV therapy as ordered.
• Assist with patient assessments and administer routine procedures.

Skills

Vital signs

Nursing care

Medication administration

CPR

Education

LVN License

Nursing degree

Tools

IV therapy equipment

Medical devices

Job description

Licensed Vocational Nurse - Per Diem

Correctional Health Services

Recruitment #0926-RH2001-PC

Approximate Salary $4,826.79 - $5,867.00/month

Opening Date 9/25/2026 08:00:00 AM

Closing Date Continuous

Employment Type Per Diem (Health Care Services Only)

Analyst Timothy Corder

Introduction

This examination is being given to fill per-diem 7 positions in the Correctional Health Services Division of Healthcare Services. Please be advised that Human Resources will only be accepting online applications for this recruitment. Resumes and paper applications will not be accepted in lieu of an online application. A completed application must be received online by the final filing deadline.

NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

Pre-Employment Physical and Drug Screen: Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment physical examination and a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible candidate has passed the drug screen and physical. The County pays for the initial drug screen and physical.

Correctional Health Services provides health care to adult inmates at the San Joaquin County jail facility, located at 7000 Michael N. Canlis Blvd, French Camp, CA 95231. The care is mandated by Title 15, Division 1, Sub-Chapter IV of the California Regulatory Code. To work in the County jail facility, applicants must pass a rigorous security clearance which is a condition of employment.

Some classifications assigned to the Correctional Health facility may receive a 5% pay supplement.

More information about the San Joaquin County jail facility and the mandatory security clearance is contained in the supplemental application which must be completed and submitted with the standard County employment application.

Full time civil service positions include a competitive benefit package and retirement program.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Takes, monitors and records patient vital signs; performs routine nursing duties including making beds, lifting and moving patients; bathing and feeding patients, personal and oral hygiene of patients and expiration care.
• Administers various types of oral, intramuscular, and subcutaneous medications, including starting intravenous line (IV); applies dressings, compresses and soaks.
• May perform nursing procedures including but not limited to skins tests and immunizations, inserts urinary catheters; tests blood glucose and record results.
• Observes patients; reports and records observations accurately; transcribes doctor’s orders.
• Participates in orientation and on-the-job training of assigned personnel; participates in staff development training programs.
• May perform specialized medical treatment or tests and operate related medical equipment and apparatus upon assignment.
• May administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), use resuscitation equipment and administer first aid.

KNOWLEDGE

Principles and practices of vocational nursing; human anatomy insofar as it applies to the treatment and therapy typical of assignment; the more common physical illnesses and their symptoms; medical terminology; general nursing procedures and techniques involved in the patient care.

ABILITY

Follow oral and written directions of a technical and professional nature in exact detail; develop skill in the care and operation of medical equipment and apparatus used in area of assignment; plan and coordinate the work of subordinates if required by nature of assignments; maintain and interpret nursing records and reports; deal with patients sympathetically and tactfully; attend to the personal needs of the physically and mentally ill; work different shifts, weekends, holidays and extended schedules (e.g. on-call); work effectively with patients and the interdisciplinary treatment team; function effectively in an emergency situation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. For more information go to Equal Employment Opportunity Division (sjgov.org).

Accommodations for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Benefits

Part‑time employees who meet the appropriate eligibility criteria may receive health insurance benefits and step increases.

Selection Procedures

Applicants for part‑time and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection or they may be required to take a written examination. If a written examination is given, the top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further selection.

Testing Accommodation

Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at [phone] prior to the examination date.

Physical Exam

Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.

Pre‑employment Drug Screening Exam

Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.

Employment of Relatives

• They are related to the Appointing Authority, or
• The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other

Limited Hours Restrictions

Part‑time and/or Temporary employees are limited to 1,559 hours on payroll each calendar year.

Proof of Eligibility

If you are offered a job, you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.

Phone: [phone]

Job Line: For current employment opportunities please call our 24‑hour job line at [phone].

Human Resources Division Stockton, CA 95202

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