Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety)

Job Description

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) – Department of State Hospitals – Coalinga

The Department of State Hospitals – Coalinga is seeking dedicated and compassionate individuals for the position of Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety). This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to patient care within a specialized forensic psychiatric hospital setting in Fresno County.

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-509748
• Position #(s): 437-000-8274-XXX
• Working Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety)
• Classification: LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (SAFETY)
• Salary Range: $5,082.00 – $6,361.00 T
  • Note: New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
• # of Positions: 2
• Work Location: Fresno County
• Telework: In Office
• Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term – Full Time
• Facility: Department of State Hospitals – Coalinga

Job Description And Duties

This position is specifically for Coalinga State Hospital. As a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), you will play a crucial role in providing fundamental nursing care under the general supervision of a Registered Nurse or Senior Psychiatric Technician.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing a basic level of general fundamental nursing care to patients.
• Facilitating the adherence of patients to their prescribed treatment programs through your attitude, knowledge, and performance.

To gain a comprehensive understanding of the day-to-day responsibilities, please review the detailed Duty Statement.

We encourage all applicants to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey.

Department Information

DSH-Coalinga is a specialized forensic psychiatric hospital that commenced operations in 2005. The facility is dedicated to treating forensically committed patients, primarily sexually violent predators. It is designed as a self-contained psychiatric hospital, featuring a robust security perimeter.

Collaboration with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is integral to the facility’s operations. CDCR is responsible for providing perimeter security and managing the transportation of patients for outside medical services and court proceedings.

For more information about the Department of State Hospitals, please visit their official website: www.dsh.ca.gov.