Licensed Vocational NURSE; LVN ; Revised

ANNUAL SALARY

$62,305 to $91,078

Appointments from the eligible list are made at the lowest pay grade. Per Diem appointments from the eligible list are hired at an hourly rate ($29.84). The majority of positions available are per diem.

A 5.5% bonus may be paid to employees in full-time Licensed Vocational Nurse positions upon completion of three years or more of aggregate service in the Medical Services Division. Some positions require night shifts, for which up to an 8.25% bonus is paid.

• Initial appointments are anticipated to be made on a per diem basis.
• Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

The City of Los Angeles offers a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off and workplace opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.

• Competitive Health, Vision, and Dental Package
• Retirement (deferred compensation and pension)
• Flexible Spending Account (medical and dependent care)
• Life Insurance
• Annual paid vacation accrual and floating holidays
• 14 paid holidays per year
• 40 hours of paid personal leave per year
• Annual paid personal (40 hours) and sick leave (96 hours)
• Employee Assistance Program
• 9/80 work schedule available

Under general supervision, assists physicians, registered nurses and other health specialists in performing patient care activities, such as obtaining vital signs, and performing diagnostic testing; and performs related duties as required.

• Possession of a valid and current California License as a Licensed Vocational Nurse
• Possession of a certificate from the State of California for intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal
• Possession of a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider CPR card

• At the time of appointment, candidates must submit verification of their current, valid certificate from the State of California for intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal and their American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider CPR card.
• One year of full-time paid professional licensed vocational nurse work experience drawing blood, performing EKG’s, and administering medication and injections is highly desired.

Applications will only be accepted on-line.
When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at  for Open Competitive Examinations.

Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. For administrative purposes, filing may close periodically and reopen the following day.

Application Review. . . 100%

• You may take the Licensed Vocational Nurse examination only once every 180 days. If you have completed the Licensed Vocational Nurse examination during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 180 days, you may not file for this examination at this time.
• As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application.
  
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• Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.
• A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the…