Licensed Vocational Nurse; Safety

Position: LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (SAFETY)
Job Description and Duties

Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals.

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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  or .

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: 8/31/2025, 9/29/2025, 10/31/2025,11/28/2025, 12/31/2025 , 1/30/2026 and 2/27/2026. 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 STD. 678 Employment Application in its entirety and include, Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) - JC 487852" in the "Job Title(s)" section of the application.

* Duties Performed and Supervisor's name and Contact information must be completed on the STD 678
-Incomplete applications will not be considered.

* Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information provided on the STD. 678.

* Possession of a valid, active license from the State of California to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (SAFETY)

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-487852

Position #(s):

-XXX

Working Title:

Program placement

Classification:

LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (SAFETY)

$5,082.00 - $6,361.00 T

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Napa County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

Department of State Hospitals - Napa

Department Information

Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness. Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.

Department Website:

Special Requirements

Please note:

You will need to take and pass an examination for Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) to establish list eligibility please go to the link below:

* Cal Careers

Please attach a copy of your license with your application.

Application Instructions

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:
Until Filled

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 Cal Career Account at  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

Department of State Hospitals - Napa

Attn:
Exams and Hiring Unit

2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.

Napa, CA 94558

Address for Drop-Off Application…