Licensed Vocational Nurse D/CF

Licensed Vocational Nurse D/CF Print ( Apply ufeff Licensed Vocational Nurse D/CF Salary $66,231.36 - $80,534.16 Annually Location Sacramento, CA Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 28119-B Department County Wide Opening Date 05/02/2012 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions The Position This is a continuous filing exam. The next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 PM on: 10/3/2025, 1/2/2026, 4/3/2026, 7/2/2026, 10/2/2026 In a detention/correctional facility, the Licensed Vocational Nurse D/CF performs a wide variety of vocational nursing duties, including hands-on care, testing, and treatment of patients; interviewing patients and assisting them in follow-up care; maintaining medical and medication supplies; assisting in emergency medical treatment; administering medications; and maintaining charts and records. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of + Vocational nursing principles, procedures and techniques + State of California laws and regulations on licensed vocational nursing + Proper handling and administering of biologicals + Standard medical record-keeping + Interviewing techniques + Common current medical terminology + Use and care of medical equipment used in clinical and infirmary settings + Basic medical indications of alcoholism and drug abuse and their overdoses + Basic behavioral indications of mental disturbance + Basic laboratory testing procedures + Current standard asepsis protocols + Basic symptoms and treatment of communicable diseases + Common drugs and medications used for birth control, communicable diseases, immunizations, allergies + Cardio-vascular conditions and substance overdoses, including their contra-indications and normal and abnormal results + Universal Precautions Ability to + Communicate with and gain the cooperation of patients of various social, cultural, economic and educational backgrounds + Work cooperatively with other medical care providers and staff + Comply with laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures, including security requirements, applicable to the work unit + Chart all patient information and physician's orders + Gain cooperation of patients in treatment and follow-up care + Maintain patient confidentiality + Follow oral and written instructions, including standing orders, clinical protocols, orders for treatment and dispensary orders + Take patients vital signs Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Possession of a current valid Licensed Vocational Nurse license issued by the State of California. Note: Failure to maintain such license may be cause for disciplinary action in accordance with Civil Service Commission Rules. Other Requirements When required the special skills may be used in the performance of typical tasks wherein incumbents translate and interpret using standard English and a language other than standard English; and/or act as a consultant to others regarding the needs and problems presented by individuals of different languages and cultural backgrounds. Physical Requirements: + Incumbents must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during physically, mentally, and emotionally stressful and emergency situations encountered on the job without endangering their own health and well being or that of their fellow employees, forensic clients, patients, inmates, or the public + Ability to lift up to 30 lbs + Constant holding, reaching, grasping, writing and need for repetitive motion Criminal History Check: The County may access criminal history information on all applicants, consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedure, and applicable federal and state law. The County shall not consider for employment any applicant who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the applicant's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing such state and local summary criminal history information, an applicant will be fingerprinted through the California Department of Justice's LiveScan. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained. Licensure, Certification and Registration: Persons appointed to this class are required to: + Obtain, and maintain a valid CPR certificate + Have or obtain a valid blood draw certificate, hearing testing certificate, emergency first aid certificate, and/or other specialty training appropriate to Licensed Vocational Nurses and necessary in their job assignment Working Conditions: Required to work, regularly or periodically, evenings, weekends and holidays. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here ( to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 + Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. + Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. + Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. + Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. + A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked

Created: 2025-11-18