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The Department of Health Services is currently seeking a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) to join their team. Join them in promoting health and wellness in our community!
Starting salary up to $39.87/hour ($83,213/year), plus a $15,000 Hiring Incentive^
The Department of Health Service (DHS) is currently recruiting to fill a position at either the I or II level, depending upon qualifications. If you are interested in applying at the I level of this opportunity, you must submit a separate application to each recruitment.
DHS is recruiting to fill a time-limited Licensed Vocational Nurse position. The time-limited position is funded through June 30, 2026. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary or intermittent) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified county employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment.
NOTE: A current LVN license is required for this position and must be maintained as a condition of employment in this job classification.
About the Position
The LVN within Youth and Family Services is a vital member of our healthcare team, you will play a key role in providing compassionate and quality healthcare services to the youth and families in our community. This role involves daily collaboration with LVN team members, requiring independent work and the ability to seek consultation when necessary from a team member, supervising registered nurse, manager, or psychiatrist. This position will work onsite Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, excluding County holidays. Some responsibilities include:
- Administering medications and treatments as prescribed
- Monitoring and documenting patient vital signs
- Documenting all services provided in the electronic health record
- Reporting urgent needs to child psychiatrists
- Managing and administering injections
- Fielding phone calls regarding medication prescriptions, refill requests, and lab work questions and concerns
- Processing the step-out referral documents and overseeing the transition process for clients moving to lower levels of care
- Coordinating care with primary care providers by requesting medical referrals, lab orders and results, and after-visit summaries
- Experience working with a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge of psychiatric nursing best practices
- Excellent organizational skills
- A strong desire to work in the public behavioral health system of care
- Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with a diverse customer base
- The ability to shift gears quickly
- Experience working with children and their families is a plus but not required
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are desirable, not required
Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:
- Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
- Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
- County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
- Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $600 and ongoing education/training opportunities
- Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
- Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
- Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
- Student Loan Debt Relief – County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education
The Department of Health Services is currently offering a $15,000 signing bonus paid over three installments during the first two years of service.
- Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Memorandum Of Understanding (SEIU MOU) and our Employee Benefits Directory.
The Department of Health Services is currently recruiting to fill full-time Licensed Vocational Nurse positions at either the I or II level. This Licensed Vocational Nurse II employment list may also be sued to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLMENENTAL QUESTIONS BE COMPLETED.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience: Any combination of education and work experience which would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed herein. Normally, this would include graduation from an accredited Vocational Nursing Program.
Professional License: Possession of a current California license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). LVN license must be maintained as a condition of employment in this classification. Possession of current CPR and First Aid certifications is desirable.
License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.
Professional License: Possession of a current California license as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). LVN license must be maintained as a condition of employment in this classification. Possession of current CPR and First Aid certifications is desirable.
License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of: vocational nursing theory and practice, rules, regulations and procedures; medical vocabulary commonly used in conveying instructions and orders between doctors, nurses, and licensed psychiatric technicians; mandated client rights, confidentiality requirements for medical information; medical supplies and equipment, their care and use; basic communicable disease; infection control practices and procedures; basic emergency care; California laws governing treatment of involuntary clients; principles of Trauma-Informed and Recovery-Oriented care; the use, administration, and effects of narcotics and medicines; and behavioral patterns and symptoms of clients under the influence of alcohol and substances of abuse.
Ability to: follow oral and written directions of nursing technical and professional nature; communicate with clients empathetically and compassionately; maintain and interpret medical records and reports; write progress notes to Medi-Cal standards; stand and walk for long periods and work under mental and physical strain; occasionally restrain clients; work as part of a team; establish and maintain effective working relationships; maintain client rights and privacy as it relates to HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996); and abide by established communications codes.
Ability to: follow oral and written directions of nursing technical and professional nature; communicate with clients empathetically and compassionately; maintain and interpret medical records and reports; write progress notes to Medi-Cal standards; stand and walk for long periods and work under mental and physical strain; occasionally restrain clients; work as part of a team; establish and maintain effective working relationships; maintain client rights and privacy as it relates to HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996); and abide by established communications codes.
Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying
- Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
- You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
- You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
- Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
Responses to supplemental questions will be used in assessing minimum qualifications. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient.
The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:
An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%). Each application and supplemental questionnaire will be thoroughly evaluated for satisfaction of minimum qualifications and relevance of educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities that relate to this position. Candidates possessing the most appropriate job-related qualifications will be placed on an employment list and referred to the department for selection interviews.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Continuous recruitments may close without notice at any time that a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.
The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.
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