LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (SAFETY)

State of California; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in California is seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) for various shifts. The role involves patient escorting, administering medications, and providing direct care under supervision. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational and communication skills, and must pass a drug screening and background check.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Must pass drug screening and background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient escorting and direct patient care.
• Administer medications and assist with medical procedures.
• Participate in the evaluation of client/patient needs.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse License

Job description

Licensed Vocational Nurse
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (SAFETY)

Final Filing Date: 5/23/2025

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

Patton State Hospital Human Resources is accepting applications for at least one (1) Permanent, Full-Time Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) position. The position is for various shifts with various days off to work primarily as medical escort and can be required to work on units to provide direct patient care. The position is under the general supervision of the Assistant Clinical Administrator.

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) (LVN) provides licensed staff help in carrying out activity and training programs for clients/patients. The LVN medical escort will primarily provide patient escorting hospital wide to and from medical appointments throughout the hospital compounds and motivate patients to attend their medical appointments. Additionally, LVN's will be responsible for administering oral and parental medications; maintains optimal motor function by positioning and exercise; prepares, passes, and charts medications; takes temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure; observes and reports client/patient symptoms; performs urinary bladder irrigation's; assists in setting up bowel training programs and other restorative activities; cleans and sets up equipment; collects specimens, administers enemas, provides care in instances requiring adherence to aseptic and isolation technique; prepares clients/patients receiving specialized treatments administered by the registered nurse or the physician and may assist in the administration of such treatments; gives tracheotomy and colostomy care; carries out procedure to assist with elimination, suction, and tube feeding; administers pre- and post-operative nursing care; provides for the safety, emotional and physical comfort of the client/patient; participates in the evaluation of the client/patient needs and the formulation of nursing care plans.

The candidate should possess motivation to learn, work independently, and have excellent organizational, communication skills and computer knowledge. The candidate must be able to problem solve and prioritize on a continual basis. They must also have the ability to deal with difficult individuals calmly and effectively.

In order to be eligible to move forward with your application please be sure to click on the link below to be directed to the exam. Be sure to follow all the directions carefully. The exam IS required to gain eligibility. Failure to take the exam will result in your application not moving forward in our process: LVN Exam Link

The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.

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

Working Conditions

Patton is a forensic psychiatric hospital and was established in 1890 and opened in 1893. DSH-Patton provides treatment to forensically and civilly committed patients within a secure treatment area. The hospital does not accept voluntary admissions.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (SAFETY)

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• 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.

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPSmail, 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.

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Examination/ Employment Application (STD. 678) including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week , and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYY). Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed STD. 678 and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers account. Please reference Job Control # 477476 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

Complete Application Packages (including your STD. 678 and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov . Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing. Please submit only one application.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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:

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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: 5/23/2025

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 State Hospitals - Patton N/A Attn: Human Resources- Employment Unit Exam/Hiring Unit 3102 E. Highland Ave Patton , CA 92369

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of State Hospitals Department of State Hospitals - Patton Human Resources- Employment Unit 3102 East Highland Avenue Patton , CA 92369 HR is closed on weekends and holidays 07:00 AM - 04:30 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.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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: 5/23/2025

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 State Hospitals - Patton N/A Attn: Human Resources- Employment Unit Exam/Hiring Unit 3102 E. Highland Ave Patton , CA 92369

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of State Hospitals Department of State Hospitals - Patton Human Resources- Employment Unit 3102 East Highland Avenue Patton , CA 92369 HR is closed on weekends and holidays 07:00 AM - 04:30 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.

Please review the Benefits Summary that may also be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find information on the benefits afforded by membership in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act, and salary ranges and a summary of the Licensed Vocational Nurse classification.

Contact Information

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

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

Human Resources Contact:
HR Employment Unit
[phone]

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.