Salary : $84,735.04 - $102,350.56 Annually
Location : San Jose Metropolitan Area, CA
Job Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Job Number: 26-S85-B
Department: County-Wide Recruitment
Opening Date: 07/30/2026
Closing Date: 8/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 01

Description
Under general supervision, performs semiprofessional nursing work relating to the care and treatment to patients; may function as a team leader over other nonprofessional nursing personnel.
Only applicants who attach proof of their State of California Licensed Vocational Nurse license to their job application will be accepted. You can obtain proof from the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) website All applicants who do not attach verification will be rejected.
NOTE: Applicants who meet the employment standards will be invited to take an online examination tentatively scheduled for the week of August 17th.

Because we serve patients throughout multiple hospitals and clinics, you may have to work at different sites. We will meet any obligations we may have when this occurs.

Typical Tasks

• Administers routine medications and treatments as prescribed;
  
• Takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure of patients;
  
• Observes condition of patients and reports unusual conditions to supervisors;
  
• Assists medical or professional nursing staff in examinations or special procedures;
  
• Catheterizes patients and give enemas;
  
• Provides general patient care, such as bathing, feeding and turning patients;
  
• Assists in providing postpartum and nursery care;
  
• Maintains patients' charts and other records;
  
• Assists in providing care to children, such as in examinations, acceptance of medications and restriction of activities;
  
• Collects specimens for laboratory analysis;
  
• Assists in the operation of special equipment such as inhalation and suction therapy;
  
• May function as team leader over other nonprofessional nursing personnel or have charge responsibilities on the late shifts in chronic care patient areas;
  
• Cleans and sterilizes medical supplies and equipment;
  
• Performs other related work as required.

Employment Standards

Training and experience equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and graduation from an accredited school of vocational nursing.

Possession of a current valid license as a vocational nurse issued by the California State Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners.

Qualification Note: The licensing requirement is met if the candidate has, in accordance with California Business and Professions Code Section 2867.6 relating to Interim Permits, proof of passing the licensure examination, and is demonstrated by either a receipt for the initial license fee required by subdivision (e) of Code Section 2895 or a temporary certificate issued to practice by the Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners of the State of California.

Knowledge of:

• Practical nursing theory and practice and hospital ward routines.

Ability to:

• Apply routine nursing techniques in the care and treatment of patients;
  
• Understand and carry out written and verbal instructions;
  
• Stand and walk for long periods and exercise a moderate amount of physical exertion and manual dexterity in the handling of patients or equipment;
  
• Get along well with others;
  
• Maintain medical charts and records and prepare reports.

Veterans Preference Information

This recruitment has been identified as non-entry level by the Human Resources Director. Any veteran who has submitted a copy of their DD 214 form, and received an honorable discharge within the last five years, will be given a preferential credit of five percent (ten percent for those identified as disabled veteran's), after attaining a passing examination score for a numerically scored examination.
The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more

The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.

In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.

Retirement Benefits
The County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector's 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family's long-term financial well-being.

Health Flexible Spending Account
The empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.

Life and AD&D
The County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.

Employee Wellness
The offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.

Education Reimbursement
A generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.

NOTE: Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.

Click here to access all Memoranda of Understanding and most recent Summary of Changes.
01

Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. Include a detailed description of your work experience in the following format for EACH employer referenced, in each answer:
a) Name of employer
b) Job title(s)
c) Start/end dates of employment
d) Number of hours worked per week
e) Job duties performed A response of "see resume" or "see application" will deem your application incomplete. Vague, incomplete, or non-responsive answers could result in no or low scores in a Competitive Rating process. Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a current valid license as a vocational nurse issued by the California State Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners?

• Yes
• No

03

If you answered yes to the previous question, please list your California vocational nurse license number and the expiration date. Please also attach verification of the license from the to your application. If you do not have a California vocational nurse license, type N/A.
04

How many total years of experience do you possess as a Licensed Vocational Nurse?

• None
• Six months or less
• Over six months to less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five years or more

05

Describe, in detail, your experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. In your response, include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and job duties. If no experience, type N/A.
06

How many years of experience do you possess as a Licensed Vocational Nurse working in an acute or ambulatory care setting?

• None
• Six months or less
• Over six months to less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five years or more

07

Describe, in detail, your experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse working in an acute or ambulatory care setting. In your response, include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and job duties. If no experience, type N/A.
08

Indicate the location of your current nursing role. (Select All That Apply)

• Ambulatory Care Hospital or Clinic
• Dialysis Center
• Home Care
• Hospice
• Inpatient Acute Care Hospital
• Inpatient Acute Rehabilitation Facility
• Locked Facility
• Long Term Care
• Sub Acute Care Hospital
• Surgery Center
• Other
• No prior nursing experience

09

Describe your current nursing role which you have selected in the previous question. In your response, include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and job duties. If no experience, type N/A.
10

Please select all of the systems/programs that you have experience using.

• 3M
• Avatar
• Chartmaxx
• Connect2Care
• Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• EPIC/ HealthLink
• Kareo
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• mobileXL
• Office 365 or Outlook Email
• Premier Inc
• Wound Expert
• Other
• None

11

Please select all of the areas in which you have work experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

• Acute Psych
• Admitting
• Adult Medicine
• Alcohol & Drug Services
• Ambulatory Care
• Burn Uni