Job Posting: LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (SAFETY)

Department of State Hospitals

JC-534034
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LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (SAFETY)
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (SAFETY)

$5,082.00 - $6,361.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/12/2026

Job Description and Duties

You must have lsit eligibility to apply for this position.  This is a separtae than applying for the job vacancy,  If you need to obtain list eligibility, please take the exam below.  

EXAM LINK: 

CalCareers

Per CCR 249.3 This Job Announcement can be used to fill subsequent vacancies



The Department of State Hospitals – Napa, Department of Medicine, and Ancillary Services is accepting applications for a Full-time, Permanent position to the Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety).

 Under the supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse (SRN) and the clinical guidance of the Registered Nurse (RN), the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), with DSH-Napa’s Department of Medicine and Ancillary Services provides a basic and technical level of general nursing care to forensic patients with mental, emotional, or developmental disabilities, or visually impaired, medical ill or infirm forensic patients and does other related work.  The LVN, pursuant to the LVN scope of practice and in collaboration with the health care team assists medical consultants with patients during medical appointments, schedules and prepares consulta’s and all necessary documents for clinics appointments, performs EKG testing as needed, assists RN’s and or MDs with basic procedures such as catheterization, specimen collection, eye examinations and hearing test.

  

To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required:

 

  • You must complete the STD. 678 Employment Application in its entirety and include, "Vocational Nurse (Safety)  JC 534034 ” in the “Job Title(s)” section of the application. 
  • Duties Performed and Supervisor’s name and Contact information must be completed on the STD 678 -Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  • Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of information provided on the STD. 678.
  • Possession of the legal requirements to practice as a Vocational Nurse in California.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-534034
Position #(s):
480-444-8274-XXX
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:
1
Work Location:
Napa County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Department of State Hospitals - Napa

Department Information

Founded in 1875, Napa State Hospital is the only state hospital in Northern California for persons struggling with severe mental illness.  Classified as a low to moderate security facility, the hospital has a bed capacity to treat up to 1,362 patients on an attractive campus with treatment units located on 138 acres. Staff is dedicated and committed to delivering high quality, cost-effective, professional services and specialized programs in an environment that promotes continuous improvements in treatment for individuals with mental disabilities.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 11/12/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of State Hospitals
Department of State Hospitals - Napa
Attn: Exam/Hiring Unit
2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.
Napa, CA 94558

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of State Hospitals
Department of State Hospitals - Napa
Exam/Hiring Unit
2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.
Napa, CA 94558
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Joy Patricio
(707) 253-5634
Joy.Patricio@dsh.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Tiffani Emerson Morris
(707) 253-5562
Tiffani,EmersonMorris@dsh.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
Drop-off
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