Licensed Vocational Nurse

The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications for the position of LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE.

Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) provide skilled nursing care to patients and clients at public health clinics, behavioral health clinics (locked, inpatient, and day treatment) or long‑term skilled nursing facilities.

Interested candidates are encouraged to immediately apply. Interviews will take place on Tuesdays. Qualifying applicants will be invited via email to schedule an interview. Individuals possessing bilingual language skills are highly desirable.

for the complete job description including minimum requirements and required licenses, more information on duties, working conditions, and probationary period.

This position is eligible for appointment at step 5, $66,497.60 annually.

June 2026 – 5.3% increase to base pay (3.5% Across‑the‑Board + 1.8% Market Adjustment)

June 2027 – 4.8% increase to base pay (3% Across‑the‑Board + 1.8% Market Adjustment)

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies in Health and Human Services Agency departments including the following:

Edgemoor Distinct Part Skilled Nursing Facility (DP SNF) is located in Santee, CA. It provides 24‑hour long‑term skilled nursing care for individuals having complex medical needs who require specialized interventions from highly trained staff. For more information about Edgemoor DP SNF, .

The mission of Public Health Services is to promote health and improve quality of life by preventing disease, injury, and disability and by protecting against and responding to health threats and disasters. HHSA Public Health Services has a major focus on infectious disease prevention with Tuberculosis Control and HIV, STD, and Hepatitis clinic services located in the main Public Health Services complex and six satellite clinics that offer Hansen’s disease services and Immunizations to the public.

Licensed Vocational Nurses have an essential role in supporting these clinics by providing trauma‑informed care, health education, and referrals to a diverse population. The County of San Diego embraces a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusiveness. For more information, .

The San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital (SDCPH) is a publicly funded, free‑standing psychiatric hospital located at 3853 Rosecrans Street, San Diego, CA 92110. It is a locked facility and a component of the San Diego County Behavioral Health Services' continuum of care. The mission of the Hospital is to provide psychiatric evaluation and crisis intervention‑oriented acute treatment for adult residents of San Diego County.

The goal of SDCPH is to stabilize patients’ behavioral health crisis and move ahead to a less restrictive level of care. For more information about SDCPH, .

Licensed Vocational Nurses at the Psychiatric Hospital are assigned to one of two shifts:
Morning (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.) or Night (7 p.m. to 7 a.m.).

*** Effective September 9, 2022, this hard to recruit position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program. If a current County of San Diego employee referred you to apply for this position, please indicate the employee’s name on your job application in the space provided.***

Possession of a current license to practice vocational nursing in the State of California at time of appointment.

• A current certification in accordance with the American Heart Association's Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program is required at the time of appointment.
• A valid National Provider Identification Number (NPI) is required at time of employment.
• Certification or completion of courses in Blood Withdrawal and/or IV Therapy is highly desirable.
• Incumbents may be subjected to communicable diseases and persons that may be potentially violent or disturbed.

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