Licensed Vocational Nurse I/II

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SALARY (A-E Steps)

Licensed Vocational Nurse I

$25.60 - $31.12 Hourly/$2,048.00 - $2,489.60 Biweekly

Licensed Vocational Nurse II

$28.26 - $34.35 Hourly/$2,260.80 - $2,748.00 Biweekly

Bilingual Incentive!

Bilingual Incentive Pay is +7.5% above the LVN I or LVN II base salary.

Position Description: Performs routine client care, vocational nursing care and/or rehabilitative treatment services to clients in outpatient, the Crisis Intervention Clinic (CIC), community and correctional settings. May provide leadership to assigned staff. Performs related duties as assigned.

About the Department: Tehama County Health Services Agency is committed to a healthy community. We provide integrated services to Tehama County residents through education, prevention, assessment, intervention, treatment, and follow up. Our staff are valued for their contributions to client care, whether they work in direct services or are in key support roles. We collaborate, communicate, and support each other so we can focus on what's most important, the overall health of our clients.

• Provides effective client care and vocational nursing duties and, as required, monitors and charts vital signs changes dressings administers medications and treatments as ordered by physicians notifies supervisor and/or physicians of any changes in client conditions
• Collects various specimens and cultures performs blood glucose tests fills out nursing observation sheets and reports
• May perform duties as treatment nurse, including assessing, cleansing and dressing wounds, skin tears, abrasions, lesions, etc., and implementing appropriate treatments
• Maintains client charts and prepares comprehensive, accurate and timely documentation of all medications and treatments administered implements oral and written orders received from physicians
• Bilingual Candidates: Translate, interpret and otherwise communicate with members of the Spanish speaking community.

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Licensed Vocational Nurse I | Licensed Vocational Nurse II

Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent to the completion of twelfth (12th) grade.
• Completion of formal education leading to licensure/certification.

Licensed Vocational Nurse II – two (2) years of LVN experience required.

License & Special Requirements

• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Class C Driver License and a satisfactory driving record is required. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
• Certification of registration as a Licensed Vocational Nurse issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians
• Must complete periodic continuing education coursework as required to maintain active licensure
• Must possess, or be willing to obtain, national provider identifier (NPI); requires CPR certification
• Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough law enforcement background investigation

Bilingual Candidates

• Must pass a written and/or oral bilingual proficiency test (or other appropriate test selected by the County) to qualify.

The department is currently recruiting for multiple vacancies.

In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Licensed Vocational Nurse I/II or Licensed Vocational Nurse I/II - Bilingual, as well as subsequent vacancies, which occur during the life of the eligibility list.

Bilingual Incentive!

Bilingual Incentive Pay is +7.5% above the LVN I or LVN II base salary.

Testing Dates: November 4-6, 2026. Testing will be provided via email (excludes bilingual exam).

Tentative Interview Date(s)

1st - Tuesday, November 10, 2026 from 3:00pm to 5:00pm.

2nd - Tuesday, November 17, 2026 from 1:30pm to 2:30pm.

• Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview

New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.

In compliance with current regulations in the state of California, this position does not require employees to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination, although it is highly recommended.

Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

To learn more about Tehama County's Recruitment & Selection process, please click here.

For questions about this recruitment please contact:

Emily Unger | 530-527-8491 x3830 | Emily.Unger@tchsa.net

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test (including marijuana) and physical examination provided by the County.

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