NURSING ASSISTANT, SHERIFF (Licensed Vocational Nurse)

     

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

We encourage applications from anyone

First day of filing:

The application filing period will begin on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (PT) – Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

Correctional Health Services – 20% Recruitment and Retention Bonus 

The County of Los Angeles is currently offering up to a 20% bonus for full-time Nursing Assistant, Sheriff positions hired by Correctional Health Services and working on-site in a designated facility to meet critical healthcare needs for the uniquely underserved jail population.

Why work for us:

LA Health Services is LA County’s integrated healthcare system and the second-largest public health system in the nation. Our system includes four public hospitals, more than 20 community health centers, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Correctional Health Services, and community-based programs that connect people to care where they are.

We serve as the safety net for more than 10 million residents, providing care regardless of ability to pay, insurance coverage, or immigration status. As one connected system, we deliver extraordinary care—from prevention and primary care to emergency, specialty, trauma, and recovery services across Los Angeles County.

With more than 2.9 million visits annually and a workforce of over 23,000 dedicated staff, LA Health Services is proud to deliver high-quality, compassionate, and accessible care to everyone, no matter how they come through our doors.

Explore our one system of hospitals and community health centers: Our Locations – Health Services Los Angeles County

The mission:

To advance the health of our patients and our communities by providing extraordinary care.

What will you do as a Nursing Assistant, Sheriff?

Assists in the provision of nursing care and medical treatment of inmate patients in Los Angeles County jail facilities.

Makes rounds of in-patient areas and cells to observe and report condition of all inmate patients to designated registered nurse personnel.

Obtains vital signs and information, observes visible signs of patient condition and reports these observations to the designated registered nurse.

Obtains and documents computerized medical histories, observing patients for visible medical conditions or symptoms of disease.

Assists physicians by preparing charts and acquiring specimens and/or results from Electrocardiogram (EKG), pulse oximetry, or blood sugar monitoring.

Applies dressings; administers hand held nebulizer breathing treatment; administers medication including topical, oral, by injection and controlled drugs; and administers therapeutic measures.

Performs medical/mental health screenings in the Inmate Reception Center under close supervision of the designated registered nurse.

Reviews orders by medical or psychiatric providers to identify unaddressed medical or mental health issues and reports to the assigned registered nurse.

Issues passes and calls for incarcerated patients to be seen by medical providers and assists with examinations as needed.

Observes and reports objective behavior of patients undergoing narcotic withdrawal, delirium tremens, or suffering from effects of mental illness to the designated registered nurse.

Assists in emergency situations and provides care under the close supervision of the designated registered nurse and/or medical provider.

REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:

One year's experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. 

License:
A current and active license to practice as a vocational nurse issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians. 

Applicants MUST ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license(s), the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration, and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license as specified in the Selection Requirements.

A current certification in accordance with the American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Program. 

Applicants MUST attach a legible photocopy of the required BLS certification to their application at the time of filing or email it to exam analyst at lbean@dhs.lacounty.gov within seven (7) calendar days of filing online. Please include the exam number and the exam title. Applications submitted without the required evidence of BLS certification will be rejected.

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

The required license and certification should be current/active and unrestricted; a conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted license or certification will NOT be accepted.

PHYSICAL CLASS IV - ARDUOUS: Involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires outstanding physical activity.

Desirable qualifications:

• Additional points will be given to candidates who have License Vocational Nurse experience beyond the requirements.

OUR ASSESSMENT PROCESS:

This examination will consist of an evaluation of experience based upon application information and desirable qualifications weighted 100%.

Applicants will need to receive a passing score of 70% or higher on the assessment to be added to the list.

Eligibility information:

Applications will be processed on an "as-received" basis and those receiving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list accordingly.

The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be added to the eligible list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS. 

Special information:

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Appointees will be in direct contact with inmate patients in a jail environment to provide professional nursing care and services to inmate patients.

Vacancy information:

The eligible list resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services – Correctional Facilities as they occur.

Application and filing information:

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates.

Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.

We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.

• info@governmentjobs.com
• Lbean@dhs.lacounty.gov

New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to improve the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.

Social security number:

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed person have a Social Security number for record control purposes.

Computer and internet access at public libraries:

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

No sharing of user id and password:

All applicants should file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

Anti-racism, diversity, and inclusion (ARDI):

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The County is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Have any inquiries about anything listed above, please contact:

ADA COORDINATOR PHONE:

(323) 914-6365

CALIFORNIA RELAY SERVICES PHONE:

(800) 735-2922

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:

Larelia Bean, Exam Analyst

(213) 288-7000

Lbean@dhs.lacounty.gov