Job Posting
The City of Los Angeles is offering a full-time position with a salary range of $62,305 to $91,078 annually. This position is based in the Personnel Department and is open continuously.
Duties include assisting physicians, registered nurses, and other health specialists in performing patient care activities, such as obtaining vital signs and performing diagnostic testing.
Requirements/Minimum Qualifications
To be eligible for this position, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Possession of a valid and current California License as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.
- Possession of a certificate from the State of California for intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal.
- Possession of a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider CPR card.
Additionally, candidates must submit verification of their current, valid certificate for intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal and their American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider CPR card at the time of appointment. 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.
Where to Apply & Application Deadline
Applications will only be accepted online. To apply, simply scroll to the top of the online job bulletin of your choice and select the "Apply" icon. Online job bulletins are also available at the City of Los Angeles careers page.
Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure they have time to resolve any technical issues they 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
The selection process will consist entirely of a 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.
Candidates 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.
A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list. Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one list. Your name may be removed from the eligible list after 6 months.