Licensed Vocational Nurse; Safety

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

As an employee of the facility Level of Care Registry, a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) may be requested to work on any shift, any day of the week and on any residence at the Developmental Center. Under the direction of supervisory staff, he/she provides direct care, treatment and developmental services for the individuals where assigned. The services provided fall within the scope of the job as specified by the California State Personnel Board.

This is a 12 month Limited-Term position that may be extended to 24 months.

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three (3) percent in exchange for five (5) hours per month of the Personal Leave.

This position is not eligible for telework, this position is in person only.

Individuals interested in applying must take and pass the Licensed Vocational Nurse, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation examination. To view the Exam Bulletin, click the following link or copy and paste the link into your web browser:

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

TYPICAL

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Ongoing interaction with individuals, personnel and the general public. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance and sensory ability to perform the duties contained in the duty statement. Must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance; must be able to participate in individual containments, intervention or restraint. Must have the ability to work extended hours and various shifts; must float to all work areas within the facility if called upon to do so.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (SAFETY)

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-505902

Position #(s):

-901

Working Title:

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety)

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:

Tulare County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term, Intermittent - 1500 Hours

Department Information

The California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

These disabilities include intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. The regional centers serve as a local resource to help find and access the services and supports available to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Porterville Developmental Center

HR/Recruitment and Exams

P.O. Box 2000

Porterville, CA 93258

or

Contact Evangelina Valle or Laura Medina Jimenez for questions specific to the essential functions of the position only.

Special Requirements

* The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.

* The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

* The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Selected candidates are subject to special requirements. This position is required to complete a medical evaluation.

Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.

Submit a completed standard state application (STD. 678) and proof of current LVN license by the final filing date. Applications submitted for vacancies must include the Position Title and Position Number in the Job Title Section and MUST be signed and dated. Applicants should indicate on their application, in the job title section, the type of eligibility they currently possess and which qualifies them to apply at this time.

In the "Employment History" section of the application you must list your current employment history by providing the To and From dates with the month, day and year, the hours per week that you worked, which should be a whole number and not a range and the Total Worked (years/months). You must complete the Duties Performed section on the application.

Applications with "see resume" are not acceptable. Applications received without all of this information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Candidates who do not submit all of the required documents will not be considered in the selection process. Surplus applicants must attach a copy of their surplus letter. Applications may be obtained from the Human Resources Personnel Office at the Porterville Developmental Center or completed and…