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Licensed Vocational Nurse-26462506

County of San Diego
County of San Diego, CA, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Jun 2026
💰 $70,012/yr($62,836/yr$70,012/yr)

About the role

Posting number: 26462506

Department: Health & Human Serv Agcy

Division: Inpatient Health Services

Job classification: LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Services, Public Health, Nursing

Summary

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The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications for the position of

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN's) 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.

Interviews Will Be Conducted on an Ongoing Basis. 
 
Individuals possessing bilingual language skills are highly desirable.  

Read more for a complete job description for Licensed Vocational Nurse including minimum requirements and required licenses, more information on duties, working conditions, and probationary period.

This position is eligible for appointment at step 5, $70,012.80 annually. County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in Accordance with Compensation Ordinance 1.3.5.

Future Salary Increase:

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


Hourly Rates and Premiums



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

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. Read more information about Edgemoor DP SNF.

Public Health Clinics

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. Read more information on Public Health Clinics. 


San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital 

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. Read 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.)

***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. ***

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