Licensed Vocational Nurse; Safety

Overview

Job Code #: JC-510555

Position #(s): -XXX

Working Title: LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (SAFETY)

Classification: LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (SAFETY)

Salary: $29.31 - $36.69

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 Intermittent - 1500 Hours

Facility: Department of State Hospitals - Napa

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 the information page for guidance:
CalHR Manual –

Please let us know how you learned about this career opportunity by taking the brief survey that follows: DSH Recruitment Survey.

Please note:

If you will need to take and pass an examination for Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) to establish list eligibility please go to Cal Careers.

The Department of State Hospitals – Napa Registry Department is currently accepting applications for Permanent Intermittent Licensed Vocational Nurse. To maintain a position in the Registry, permanent intermittent employees are required to work a minimum of twelve (12) 8-hour shifts per calendar month, at least six (6) of which must be weekend shifts. Three (3) major holidays and three (3) high-need days per calendar year must be worked.

These requirements are defined in Registry Guidelines and may change based on operational needs.

If you have questions regarding this position, or would like to request the duty statement, please contact Evan Bernardino, Nursing Coordinator at  or . Positions will be filled based upon budget approval.

This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies and will run until filled with the following cutoff dates: 3/31/2026, 4/30/2026, 5/29/2026, 6/30/2026 and 7/31/2026.

• You must complete the STD. 678 Employment Application in its entirety and include, “Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) – JC 510555” 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.

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.

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