Licensed Vocational Nurse II
Licensed Vocational Nurse II
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Position/Program Information
- TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY
EXAM NUMBER
Y5105UFILING START DATE
3/14/2022 at 8:00 A.M. (PT)
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to close without prior notice.ABOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICESThe Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is the second largest municipal health system in the nation. Through its integrated system of 25 health centers and four 4 acute hospitals and expanded network of community partner clinics DHS annually provides direct care for 600000 unique patients employs over 23000 staff and has an annual budget of over $6.9 billion.
Through academic affiliations with the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) the University of Southern California (USC) and the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Sciences (CDU) DHS hospitals are training sites for physicians completing their Graduate Medical Education in nearly every medical specialty and subspecialty. In addition to its direct clinical services DHS also runs the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency and the Countys 911 emergency response system as well as Housing for Health and the Office of Diversion and Reentry each with a critical role in connecting vulnerable populations including those released from correctional and institutional settings to supportive housing.
For additional information regarding DHS please visit.MISSION:
To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.
DEFINITION:
Provides highly skilled vocational nursing care involving a wide format of treatments and evaluative judgment to patients in a hospital inpatient care unit; or in addition to performing direct patient care has responsibility for guiding nursing personnel in a hospital impatient care unit. Essential Job Functions
- In some specialized jobs performs the following duties: Monitors the operation of specialized equipment set up by a physician or nurseincharge such as renal dialysis machines regulating venous and dialysate pressure from verbal instructions monitoring gauges and alerting the nurseincharge when readings and observations of the patient indicate an abnormal condition. Performs specialized procedures such as peritoneal dialysis adding prescribed medication in the dialysate solution introducing and draining the solution in accordance with precise procedures.
- Provides emotional support to the patient displaying empathy and interest in the patients progress being aware of and encouraging special aptitudes for the patients rehabilitation.
- Obtains and provides information on patients at change of shift briefings with nursing personnel and in contacts with doctors. Reports on significant incidents involving nursing personnel patients and others.
- Leads a small group of nursing personnel in the medication treatment and nursing care of all patients in a medical surgical or rehabilitation ward major section of a ward or similar impatient care unit.
- Recognizes the need for emergency care; initiates life saving action in emergencies and alerts the nurseincharge or physician.
- Sets up operates and monitors electronic and/or mechanical equipment such as croupettes oxygen therapy and suctioning equipment. Monitors the functioning of intravenous apparatus and cardioscopes.
- Administers medications by injection orally and other predetermined methods with the exception of research and others as determined by the Medical Department. Checks prescribed dosages against specified limits. Observes and reports adverse reaction to medication.
- Provides bedside care such as maintaining personal hygiene providing comfort and safety performing urgent housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe environment and taking measures to prevent pressure sores and other infirmities endemic to bedridden patients.
- Measures and records vital signs; records bed care procedures treatments medications and nourishment provided and output. Observes and reports on manifest behavior and condition of patients.
- Gives eye and ear irrigations and instillations. Cleans debrides medicates and applies dressings to wounds using sterile technique.
- Teaches isolation technique to patients and visitors. Prevents spread of infection using principles of asepsis.
- Scheduling and assigning work to nursing employees checking to ensure completion charting and recording of assigned tasks and checking the quality in which tasks are performed.
- Lays out appropriate instruments and supplies and assists the physician performing medical and surgical procedures.
- In some specialized jobs performs the following duties: Monitors the operation of specialized equipment set up by a physician or nurseincharge such as renal dialysis machines regulating venous and dialysate pressure from verbal instructions monitoring gauges and alerting the nurseincharge when readings and observations of the patient indicate an abnormal condition. Performs specialized procedures such as peritoneal dialysis adding prescribed medication in the dialysate solution introducing and draining the solution in accordance with precise procedures.
Requirements
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
1. Three 3 years of experience at the level of Licensed Vocational Nurse* in a hospital inpatient care unit.
AND
2.A license to practice as a Vocational Nurse issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.**
AND
3. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers (CPR and AED) program certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).***
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION INFORMATION:
California license to practice vocational nursing.
**Applicants must complete the License and Certification Section the number(s) date(s) of issue date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements. The required license MUST be current/active and unrestricted; a conditional provisional probationary or restricted license or certification will NOT be accepted.
The required license to practice as a Vocational Nurse issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians will be verified at the following website: a legible photocopy of the required BLS certification to their application at the time of filing or provide a copy to the Exam Analyst within 15 calendar days from the application filing date.Applications submitted without the required evidence of BLS certification will be rejected.
PHYSICAL CLASS III Moderate:
Includes standing or walking most of the time with bending stooping squatting twisting and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces occasionally lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds and frequent lifting of 1025 pounds.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
* Experience must be postlicense only.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Credit will be given to applicants who possess:- Additional years of experience as Licensed Vocational Nurse beyond the Selection Requirements.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based upon the application information desirable qualifications and supplemental questionnaire weighted 100.
Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70 or higher on the examination to be added onto the eligible register.
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
Applications will be processed on an asreceived basis and those receiving a passing score will be added to the eligible register accordingly.
The names of candidates receiving a passing score in the examination will be added to the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve 12 months following the date of eligibility.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE 12 MONTHS.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Appointees may be required to workany shiftincluding evenings nights weekends and holidays.
VACANCY INFORMATION:
The resulting eligible register will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Applicants may be required/prompted to verify their email address when logging on to file an application. This only needs to be done once per email address and if you already have a job seeker account on you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This feature is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
Apply online by clicking on the green Apply button at the top right of this can also track the status of your application using this website.
Applications electronically received after 5:00 p.m. PST on the last day of filing will not be accepted.
You may be required to verify your email address before the application can be submitted. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.
UtilizingVERBIAGEfrom Class Specification and Selection Requirements serving as your description of dutiesWILL NOTbe sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in anINCOMPLETE APPLICATIONand you may beDISQUALIFIED.
This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met. Application filing may be suspended at any time with or without advance notice.
Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS. Provide any relevant education training and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. DO NOT GROUP YOUR EXPERIENCE. For each job held give the name and address of your employer your job title beginning and ending dates number of hours worked per week and description of work performed. If your application is incomplete it will be rejected.
NOTE: If you are unable to attach required documents at the time of filing your online application email the documents to the Exam Analyst Balik Sarkissian at within fifteen 15 calendar days of filing online. Please include your full name (as it appears on your application) the exam number and the exam title.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD:
All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family members or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:
LA County Public Library has announced they are reopening some libraries with limited hours access throughout LA County. Refer to their website athttps://lacountylibrary/reopening/for more information.
For Candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individual assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and consider potential mitigating factors including but not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s).If asked to provide information about a conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
ADA COORDINATOR PHONE:
CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:
DEPARTMENT CONTACT:
Balik Sarkissian Exam Analyst
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/NonDiscrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to nondiscrimination in the County workforce regardless of age 40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information please visit: Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations please visit: Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952.
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at .Revised January 2025
Employment Type
Full-Time
