LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (LVN) 2332 (REV 06-29-26)

Posting number: 2332 O 2022/09/16 C

Department: Personnel

Job classification: LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (LVN)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Medical

Summary

$64,790 to $94,711

Appointments from the eligible list are made at the lowest pay grade. Per Diem appointments from the eligible list are hired at an hourly rate ($31.03). The majority of positions available are per diem.

A 5.5% bonus may be paid to employees in full-time Licensed Vocational Nurse positions upon completion of three years or more of aggregate service in the Medical Services Division. An 8.25% night shift differential bonus is applied for night work. 

NOTES:

1. Initial appointments are anticipated to be made on a per diem basis.
2. Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES!

The City of Los Angeles offers a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off and workplace opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. Below are some of the benefits the City of Los Angeles offers:

• Competitive Health, Vision, and Dental Package

• Retirement (deferred compensation and pension)

• Flexible Spending Account (medical and dependent care)

• Life Insurance

• Annual paid vacation accrual and floating holidays

• 14 paid holidays per year

• 40 hours of paid personal leave per year

• Annual paid personal (40 hours) and sick leave (96 hours)

• 40 hours of paid personal leave per year

• Employee Assistance Program

• 9/80 work schedule available

Under general supervision, assists physicians, registered nurses and other health specialists in performing patient care activities, such as obtaining vital signs, and performing diagnostic testing; and performs related duties as required.

Examples of duties

1. Possession of a valid and current California License as a Licensed Vocational Nurse; and
2. Possession of a certificate from the State of California for intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal; and
3. Possession of a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider CPR card.

PROCESS NOTES

1. At the time of appointment, candidates must submit verification of their current, valid certificate from the State of California for intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal and their American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider CPR card.
2. One year of full-time paid professional licensed vocational nurse work experience drawing blood, performing EKG’s, and administering medication and injections is highly desired.

Qualifications

Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity for Open Competitive Examinations.

Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. For administrative purposes, filing may close periodically and reopen the following day.

Supplemental information

Examination Weight:   

Application Review. . .  100%

The examination will consist entirely of review of candidates' City employment application by Personnel Department staff to ensure that minimum requirements are met. Since these reviews will be made solely on the basis of the written information contained on the candidate's City employment application, it is each candidate's responsibility to ensure that the app