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Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-12156PH/12155PH--01
Department: Public Health
Opening Date: 01/20/2024
The Job
Up to $1,500 in Recruitment & Remote Assignment bonus available upon hire in a Public Health Department High Desert assignment.
Future Salary Increase
3.00% across the board salary increase effective February 22, 2025 & 2026*
*Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.
Do you enjoy having weekends and holidays off?
Public Health Licensed Vocational Nurses work Monday through Friday!
The Department of Public Health is recruiting for Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) I and LVN II, who prepare patients for procedures; assist medical staff with treatments and procedures; and provide health education, referrals and resources to patients. Duties include providing basic nursing care to patients; assisting physicians and registered nurses with a variety of procedures; conducting home visits to interview patients; and providing education and training for medical providers.
Immediate vacancies exists in the Victor Valley (Hesperia) area which is considered a remote assignment location.Applicants will be asked to indicate their availability and preference for referral to this location on the supplemental questionnaire.The eligible list established may also be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Public Health as they occur.
For more detailed information, refer to the Licensed Vocational Nurse I (Trainee-level) and Licensed Vocational Nurse II job descriptions.
As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay ($1.75 per hour above the base rate of pay!) with modified benefits. For more detailed information, refer to the
Please refer to the Teamster Local 1932 MOU to review eligibility criteria for these bonuses.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Licensure/Certification: All required licensure and certification must be obtained prior toemployment start/hire date, and must be maintained through the duration of employment. Visit the to view a list of approved providers that offer certification courses in IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal which have been approved for LVN by the CA BVNPT.
BLS Certification: Valid Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate (Course Completion Card) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) must be provided within 30 days of employment start/hire date, and must be maintained through the duration of the LVN I/II employment.
Background Check:Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation and verification of employment history and education including a physical exam and drug screening.
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
Visa Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Travel/Driver License:Travel throughout the county is required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Trainee: LVN I must be promoted to journey-level classification, LVN II, upon successful completion of the trainee period (e.g., preceptorship, orientation, and/or certification, completion of 2080 hours, and a successful work progress report; as applicable), or be terminated. Refer to the MOU for additional information.
Minimum Requirements
LVN I and LVN II applicants must possess all of the following licensure/certification requirements:
Licensure:
Valid Vocational Nurse License issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (CA BVNPT).
Certification:
Valid Intravenous (IV) Therapy/Blood Withdrawal certification for LVN issued by a provider approved by the CA BVNPT.
Valid Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
LVN II applicantsmust also possess the following experience requirement:
Experience:
One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a clinic or outpatient care work setting (e.g., home health, correctional nursing, hospice, skilled nursing, acute care facilities, etc.).
Desired Qualifications
Bilingual Skills: Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation
Outpatient clinical experience, preferably in a Public Health setting, is highly desirable
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.
Application Procedure: Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please click to review the Government Jobs , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Technical & Inspection Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Competitive Evaluation: The information from the Application and the Supplemental Questions below will be reviewed to determine your qualifications and will provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized, and detailed responses to each question. Each response must include the name of your employer(s), dates of employment where you performed the duty, and description of duties performed. Also provide the title of your position(s), if applicable.Note: Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the Work Experience section of your application.
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Do you possess a valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse license?
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License: Indicate your California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) number and expiration date. If you do not possess a LVN license indicate "N/A".
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BLS Certification: Do you possess a current Basic Life Support certification issued by The American Heart Association (AHA)?
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Intravenous Therapy (IVT) and Blood Withdrawal Certification: Select all certifications you possess.
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Licensed Vocational Nurse Experience: Indicate below if you possess one (1) year of full-time experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in any environment within the past three (3) years.
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Licensed Vocational Nurse Experience: Indicate the number of years of experience you possess as a licensed vocational nurse in any environment.
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Licensed Vocational Nurse Experience in Public Health/Clinic: Indicate the amount of experience you possess as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a public health/clinic environment.
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If you indicated possession of experience in question above (#8), describe your experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a public health/clinic environment Include your responsibilities, and specify the employer, dates of employment, and number of hours worked per week. If you do not possess experience, indicate "N/A".
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Other Licensed Vocational Nurse Experience: Indicate the areas in which you possess one (1) year of full-time experience as a licensed vocational nurse.
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Locations: Indicate the location area(s) you are willing to work. Check all that apply.Note: current vacancies exist in the Victorville /Hesperia areas. This recruitment may be used for future vacancies as they arise.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via Email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We...
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-12156PH/12155PH--01
Department: Public Health
Opening Date: 01/20/2024
The Job
Up to $1,500 in Recruitment & Remote Assignment bonus available upon hire in a Public Health Department High Desert assignment.
Future Salary Increase
3.00% across the board salary increase effective February 22, 2025 & 2026*
*Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.
Do you enjoy having weekends and holidays off?
Public Health Licensed Vocational Nurses work Monday through Friday!
The Department of Public Health is recruiting for Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN) I and LVN II, who prepare patients for procedures; assist medical staff with treatments and procedures; and provide health education, referrals and resources to patients. Duties include providing basic nursing care to patients; assisting physicians and registered nurses with a variety of procedures; conducting home visits to interview patients; and providing education and training for medical providers.
Immediate vacancies exists in the Victor Valley (Hesperia) area which is considered a remote assignment location.Applicants will be asked to indicate their availability and preference for referral to this location on the supplemental questionnaire.The eligible list established may also be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Public Health as they occur.
For more detailed information, refer to the Licensed Vocational Nurse I (Trainee-level) and Licensed Vocational Nurse II job descriptions.
As an alternative to the traditional benefits package, you may also be eligible to elect the Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides an increased base rate of pay ($1.75 per hour above the base rate of pay!) with modified benefits. For more detailed information, refer to the
- Recruitment and Retention Bonus: Bonus payment up to $2,000 in total compensation may be available for newly hired employees from this recruitment.
- Remote Assignment Bonus: Bonus payment up to $2,000 in total compensation may be available for newly hired employees assigned to a remote area from this recruitment.
Please refer to the Teamster Local 1932 MOU to review eligibility criteria for these bonuses.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Licensure/Certification: All required licensure and certification must be obtained prior toemployment start/hire date, and must be maintained through the duration of employment. Visit the to view a list of approved providers that offer certification courses in IV Therapy/Blood Withdrawal which have been approved for LVN by the CA BVNPT.
BLS Certification: Valid Healthcare Provider level Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate (Course Completion Card) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) must be provided within 30 days of employment start/hire date, and must be maintained through the duration of the LVN I/II employment.
Background Check:Applicants selected for these positions must pass a background investigation and verification of employment history and education including a physical exam and drug screening.
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
Visa Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.
Travel/Driver License:Travel throughout the county is required. Employees will be required to make provision for transportation. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Trainee: LVN I must be promoted to journey-level classification, LVN II, upon successful completion of the trainee period (e.g., preceptorship, orientation, and/or certification, completion of 2080 hours, and a successful work progress report; as applicable), or be terminated. Refer to the MOU for additional information.
Minimum Requirements
LVN I and LVN II applicants must possess all of the following licensure/certification requirements:
Licensure:
Valid Vocational Nurse License issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (CA BVNPT).
Certification:
Valid Intravenous (IV) Therapy/Blood Withdrawal certification for LVN issued by a provider approved by the CA BVNPT.
Valid Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
LVN II applicantsmust also possess the following experience requirement:
Experience:
One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a clinic or outpatient care work setting (e.g., home health, correctional nursing, hospice, skilled nursing, acute care facilities, etc.).
Desired Qualifications
Bilingual Skills: Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation
Outpatient clinical experience, preferably in a Public Health setting, is highly desirable
Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.
Application Procedure: Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
If you require technical assistance, please click to review the Government Jobs , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Technical & Inspection Unit
The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
For a summary of benefits,* please click
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
01
Competitive Evaluation: The information from the Application and the Supplemental Questions below will be reviewed to determine your qualifications and will provide the basis for a competitive evaluation with other candidates in the selection process. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized, and detailed responses to each question. Each response must include the name of your employer(s), dates of employment where you performed the duty, and description of duties performed. Also provide the title of your position(s), if applicable.Note: Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the Work Experience section of your application.
- I have read and understand the above statements.
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Do you possess a valid California Licensed Vocational Nurse license?
- Yes
- No
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License: Indicate your California Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) number and expiration date. If you do not possess a LVN license indicate "N/A".
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BLS Certification: Do you possess a current Basic Life Support certification issued by The American Heart Association (AHA)?
- Yes
- No
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Intravenous Therapy (IVT) and Blood Withdrawal Certification: Select all certifications you possess.
- Intravenous Therapy Certification
- Blood Withdrawal Certification
- None of the above
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Licensed Vocational Nurse Experience: Indicate below if you possess one (1) year of full-time experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in any environment within the past three (3) years.
- Yes
- No
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Licensed Vocational Nurse Experience: Indicate the number of years of experience you possess as a licensed vocational nurse in any environment.
- Less than one year of experience as a licensed vocational nurse
- 1-3 years of experience as a licensed vocational nurse
- 5-8 years of experience as a licensed vocational nurse
- 8-10 years of experience as a licensed vocational nurse
- More than 10 years of experience as a licensed vocational nurse
- Not Applicable (I do not have experience as a licensed vocational nurse)
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Licensed Vocational Nurse Experience in Public Health/Clinic: Indicate the amount of experience you possess as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a public health/clinic environment.
- I possess more than 12 months of full-time experience as a licensed vocational nurse in a public health/clinic environment
- I possess 12 months of full-time experience as a licensed vocational nurse in a public health/clinic environment
- I possess nine (9) months of full-time experience as a licensed vocational nurse in a public health/clinic environment
- I possess six (6) months of full-time experience as a licensed vocational nurse in a public health/clinic environment
- I do not possess experience as a full-time licensed vocational nurse in a public health/clinic environment
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If you indicated possession of experience in question above (#8), describe your experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a public health/clinic environment Include your responsibilities, and specify the employer, dates of employment, and number of hours worked per week. If you do not possess experience, indicate "N/A".
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Other Licensed Vocational Nurse Experience: Indicate the areas in which you possess one (1) year of full-time experience as a licensed vocational nurse.
- Acute Care Hospital
- Behavioral Health Hospital (Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinics are not considered qualifying)
- Behavioral Health Outpatient Clinic
- Home Health/Hospice
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Outpatient Care
- Correctional or jail environment
- Rehabilitation Hospital
- Residential Care
- School district
- Other
- I have no experience as a licensed vocational nurse
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Locations: Indicate the location area(s) you are willing to work. Check all that apply.Note: current vacancies exist in the Victorville /Hesperia areas. This recruitment may be used for future vacancies as they arise.
- Victor Valley area (Victorville, Hesperia, Adelanto)
- San Bernardino area
- Ontario area
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via Email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, Human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided with your application is current, secure and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We...
