LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (Revised : 07-09-25)

Salary : $62,305.00 - $91,078.00 Annually

Location : CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA

Job Type : FULL-TIME

Job Number : 2332 O 2022 / 09 / 16 C

Department : Personnel

Opening Date : 01 / 17 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

DUTIES

ANNUAL SALARY

$62,305 to $91,078

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 ($29.84). 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. Some positions require night shifts, for which up to an 8.25% bonus is paid.

NOTES :

• Initial appointments are anticipated to be made on a per diem basis.
• 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 :

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.

REQUIREMENT(S) / MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

PROCESS NOTES

WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE

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 for Open Competitive Examinations.

NOTE :

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.

SELECTION PROCESS

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 application is complete with accurate descriptions of relevant experience.

NOTES :

Notice :

If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.

THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN ONLY

ON AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS

The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to :

There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees :

01

To be PROPERLY AND PROMPTLY notified of the status of my application, I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide on my City application, the following information :

I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide a working email address on my application where I will receive notifications regarding the status of my application and the selection process.

I UNDERSTAND that important information regarding the status of my application and the selection process will only be sent via E-MAIL to the email address I provided.

I UNDERSTAND that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that the email address I provided is a working email and that I will check my email regularly to ensure I receive any communication as it relates to the examination promptly.

I UNDERSTAND that the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department is NOT RESPONSIBLE for any lost or redirected emails and that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to add info@governmentjobs.com to my email contact list to avoid email notifications related to this examination from being classified as "spam" or "junk" mail.

02

I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe, IN DETAIL, my appropriate qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application.

I UNDERSTAND that, if qualifying with my City experience, that I MUST indicate my appropriate job classification in my work history and NOT ANY WORKING TITLE that I believe is designated to me.

I UNDERSTAND that if I attach a resume and / or cover letter IN LIEU of completing the Work Experience Section, my application is INCOMPLETE and WILL NOT be considered for this examination, and my application WILL NOT be further processed.

In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL jobs, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any periods of unemployment during my entire work history.

03

I am currently :

04

Requirement #1 : I possess a valid and current California License as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Note : You MUST provide the License Number, Issue Date, and Expiration Date in the following question. Failure to provide this information will result in your disqualification from this examination.

05

Requirement #1 : In the space below, please enter your current California License number as a Licensed Vocational Nurse, expiration date, and issue date. For example : Lic. # 999999, Exp. Date : 4 / 12 / 24, Issue Date : 4 / 12 / 02. Note : You MUST provide your license information including license #, expiration date, and issue date in this application. Failure to provide this will result in your disqualification.

06

Requirement #2 : I possess a certificate from the State of California for intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal. Note : You MUST submit verification of your current, valid certificate from the State of California for intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal. Failure to provide this information will result in your disqualification from this examination.

07

Requirement #3 : I possess a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider CPR card. Note : You MUST submit verification of your current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider CPR card. Failure to provide this information will result in your disqualification from this examination.

08

I possess a valid California driver's license.

09

Indicate your valid California driver's license number and expiration date in the text box below : NOTE : Failure to provide this information may result in your disqualification from this examination.

10

I have taken the Licensed Vocational Nurse exam within the last 180 days. Note : You may take the Licensed Vocational Nurse examination only once every 180 days. If you have completed the Licensed Vocational Nurse examination during an open filing period in the Personnel Department within the last 180 days, you may not file for this examination at this time.

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IMPORTANT NOTE : I have read the above questions carefully and answered each one accurately. I understand that if I do not provide correct information that my application will be disqualified and will not be considered further for this examination.

I understand that if I submit more than one application, my newest application will be considered and all others will be considered duplicates and will not be reviewed.

You should include in the work experience section of your application any jobs you wish to be considered as you will be unable to add or change your information after submission .

Required Question