The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications for the position of Licensed Vocational Nurse. Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN's) provide skilled nursing care to patients and clients at public health clinics, behavioral health clinics (locked, inpatient, and day treatment) or long-term skilled nursing facilities. Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. Individuals possessing bilingual language skills are highly desirable. Read more for a complete job description for Licensed Vocational Nurse including minimum requirements and required licenses, more information on duties, working conditions, and probationary period. This position is eligible for appointment at step 5, $66,497.60 annually. County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in accordance with Compensation Ordinance 1.3.5. Future Salary Increase: June 2026 – 5.3% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 1.8% Market Adjustment) June 2027 – 4.8% increase to base pay (3% Across-the-Board + 1.8% Market Adjustment)
Hourly Rates and Premiums The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies in Health and Human Services Agency departments including the following: Edgemoor Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility Edgemoor Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility (DP SNF) is located in Santee, CA. It provides 24-hour long term skilled nursing care for individuals having complex medical needs who require specialized interventions from highly trained staff. Read more information about Edgemoor DP SNF. Public Health Clinics The mission of Public Health Services is to promote health and improve quality of life by preventing disease, injury, and disability and by protecting against and responding to health threats and disasters. HHSA Public Health Services has a major focus on infectious disease prevention with Tuberculosis Control and HIV, STD, and Hepatitis clinic services located in the main Public Health Services complex and six satellite clinics that offer Hansen's disease services and Immunizations to the public. Licensed Vocational Nurses have an essential role in supporting these clinics by providing trauma-informed care, health education, and referrals to a diverse population. The County of San Diego embraces a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusiveness. Read more information on Public Health Clinics.
San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital The San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital (SDCPH) is a publicly funded, free-standing psychiatric hospital located at 3853 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA 92110. It is a locked facility and a component of the San Diego County Behavioral Health Services' continuum of care. The mission of the Hospital is to provide psychiatric evaluation and crisis intervention-oriented acute treatment for adult residents of San Diego County. The goal of SDCPH is to stabilize patients' behavioral health crisis and move ahead to a less restrictive level of care. Read more information about SDCPH. Licensed Vocational Nurses at the Psychiatric Hospital are assigned to one of two shifts: Morning (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.) or Night (7 p.m. to 7 a.m.) ***This hard to recruit position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program. If a current County of San Diego employee referred you to apply for this position, please indicate the employee's name on your job application in the space provided.
Hiring Process and Timeline The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
Minimum Qualifications Possession of a current license to practice vocational nursing in the State of California at time of appointment.
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Blind Applicant Screening
The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate's personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Condition of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
Evaluation The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental application. Applicants must ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses provided on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If an applicant is successful in the initial screening process, their application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information provided is accurate and qualifying.
Accommodation Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
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