Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Sheriff's Detentions-23462609 - County of San Diego

Qualified applicants will be invited to schedule an interview time and should expect to spend at least two hours for the interview and background process.  Additional information will be provided prior to the interview.   Interview times will be assigned on a first come, first served basis, so if you are contacted for an interview, please schedule as soon as possible.  Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical exam approximately 2-3 business days after the interview date.  
***Effective September 9, 2022, 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. ***

1. Completion of a recognized Vocational Nursing Program and continuing education; AND;
2. Possession of a current license to practice vocational nursing in the State of California is required at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Failure to maintain such license will be cause for dismissal; AND;
3. Possession of a current American Heart Association (AHA) accredited CPR and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) card is required at the time of appointment and, must be maintained throughout employment. Failure to maintain certification may be cause for dismissal.
   
   NOTE  
   Possession of an Intravenous and Blood Withdrawal Certificate is desirable. 

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments.  This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. 

 

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview.  Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
     
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire. 

 

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. 

Employees who work at County locations subject to the California Department of Public Health State Public Health Officer order are required to be fully vaccinated. In addition, booster-eligible employees must receive their booster by March 1, 2022, or within 15 days of becoming eligible for a booster if they are not eligible as of March 1, 2022. If there are CDPH date changes for Booster compliance, employees must come into compliance in accordance with that date.

If unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated (including booster), employees in some locations covered by the Public Health Officer Orders who remain in the workplace may be eligible for an accommodation.

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WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Work environment is in a locked detention facility.
• Incumbents may be exposed to infectious illnesses and to inmate patients whose behavior is unpredictable and occasionally violent and combative.
• Incumbents may be subject to work rotating shifts (Morning, Mid-day, and Night), holidays, and weekends.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 lbs. and occasionally 50 lbs.

• Must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness.
• Felony convictions will be disqualifying.
• Misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and recency.
• Prior to appointment, candidates WILL be subject to a thorough background investigation which may include a psychological, polygraph or other examination or test.

The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of: a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all. Our values include: integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability. Each of which are infused throughout our operations. While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce. Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.gov) as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a Framework for the Future that will create a County that works for all.