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State of California
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (SAFETY)
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What they do
A Licensed Practical Nurse or Vocational Nurse provides basic medical care under the direction of registered nurses and other healthcare specialists. The tasks that they are permitted to perform vary by state, but usually include changing bandages, checking blood pressure, or helping feed patients. May work in hospitals, nursing homes, or other healthcare facilities.
$66,078 / year median in California
+17% projected growth
Job Description
Program placement Department of State Hospitals
For additional information please visit https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113 Please let us know how you learned about this career opportunity by taking the brief survey that follows: DSH Recruitment Survey The Department of State Hospital - Napa Central Nursing Services is currently accepting applications for Permanent-Full Time Licensed Vocational Nurse, for program placement. Shift availability is limited and assignments are based on operational need. If you have questions regarding this position, or would like to request the duty statement, please contact Fe Naguit at Fe.
Naguit@dsh.ca.gov or 707-253-5026. This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies and will run until the position is filled. Position will be filled based upon budget approval. Please attach a copy of your license with your application. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Multiple cut-off dates are set for application submission: 9/30/2026, 10/30/2026, 11/30/2026 and 12/30/2026. Applications received after a cut-off date will be processed for the next cut-off. To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required: You must complete the
JC-529320
- Program placementLICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
(SAFETY) $5,082.00 - $6,361.00 perMonth Final Filing Date:
Until Filled Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals.For additional information please visit https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113 Please let us know how you learned about this career opportunity by taking the brief survey that follows: DSH Recruitment Survey The Department of State Hospital - Napa Central Nursing Services is currently accepting applications for Permanent-Full Time Licensed Vocational Nurse, for program placement. Shift availability is limited and assignments are based on operational need. If you have questions regarding this position, or would like to request the duty statement, please contact Fe Naguit at Fe.
Naguit@dsh.ca.gov or 707-253-5026. This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies and will run until the position is filled. Position will be filled based upon budget approval. Please attach a copy of your license with your application. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Multiple cut-off dates are set for application submission: 9/30/2026, 10/30/2026, 11/30/2026 and 12/30/2026. Applications received after a cut-off date will be processed for the next cut-off. To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required: You must complete the