LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (SAFETY)

State of California; California; On-site; USD 57,000 - 71,000; Part time

Job summary

Metropolitan State Hospital in Norwalk seeks a Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) to provide general and psychiatric nursing care to mentally disabled individuals under general supervision.

This intermittent, part-time position offers a salary of $5,082.00 to $6,361.00 per month, requires active LVN license with no disciplinary actions, and includes mandatory New Employee Orientation and prerequisites like drug screening, background, and medical clearance.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active LVN license with no disciplinary actions.
• Intermittent, hourly part-time positions may not exceed 1500 hours per calendar year.
• Willing to work in any Unit/Program and any Shift.
• Attendance at New Employee Orientation (NEO) is mandatory.
• Drug screen, background, and medical clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, provides general and psychiatric nursing care to mentally disabled individuals.
• Utilizes nursing and mental health principles in patient care.

Job description

Job Posting: Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) - CSO/Registry - Metropolitan State Hospital - Various

Department of State Hospitals

JC-535086

$5,082.00 - $6,361.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/1/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the City of Norwalk.

Positions are Intermittent, NOT Full-time. Intermittent positions are hourly part‑time positions and working hours may not exceed 1500 hours per calendar year. Permanent/Intermittent employees can still receive State health and retirement benefits. For more details about Intermittent employment, https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/1217

***HOURS AND SALARIES MAY VARY FOR INTERMITTENT APPOINTMENTS***

Interviews will NOT be conducted for this recruitment. Conditional Job Offers will be made to candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and have eligibility and satisfactory references. Candidates must have a current and active LVN License with no Disciplinary Actions.

Under general supervision, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) (LVN) provides general and psychiatric nursing care to mentally disabled individuals utilizing nursing and mental health principles.

Candidates must be willing to work in any Unit/Program and any Shift to meet the needs of the facility.

TRAINING EXPECTATIONS: If selected, it is mandatory that you attend New Employee Orientation (NEO) in its entirety. NEO can be scheduled Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for up to 30 days for level of care staff (clinical).

ELIGIBILITY EXAM INFORMATION:
To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM.

It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement.

The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please take the exam titled "LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION".

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (SAFETY)

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) - CSO/Registry - Metropolitan State Hospital - Various

Classification:

$5,082.00 - $6,361.00

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Facility:

DSH - Metropolitan

Department Information

Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk, 15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey.

DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan: Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening to be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation to be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a CA Licensed Vocational Nurse License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from [e-mail]. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

Employees applying for this position who wish to be considered on a transfer basis must meet the minimum qualifications and all transfer rules. You may also be required to provide additional documents, such as copies of your college transcripts during the screening process when applicable. Please provide proof of the highest paying class you were permanently appointed to from an eligible list.

All Examination and/or Employment Application forms must include: "to" and "from" dates (month/day/year); time base; and civil service class titles. Examination and/or Employment Application forms received without this information will be rejected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Examination and/or Employment Application (STD. 678) form.

Note : If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

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.

*Multiple eateries within walking distance

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Metropolitan

Human Resources Contact:
HR-Selection Services Unit
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

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.

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.