Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team at the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet). We advocate with purpose and passion every day for our state’s veterans and their families and connect them to their earned benefits. We offer a range of services, from our network of award-winning veterans' homes to our innovative home loans program. Additionally, we provide special statewide benefits and veteran outreach services.

CalVet provides our staff with a wide range of fulfilling and enriching growth opportunities in skilled trades, healthcare, administrative and professional fields, and beyond. We actively cultivate an inclusive atmosphere that embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life journeys, empowering them to excel and flourish. We enthusiastically welcome your distinctive contributions to our organization and the meaningful work we undertake.

Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage veterans to apply utilizing the state’s  . Visit our website at to learn more about us.

Positions are located in the Nursing Units at the Veterans Home of California – West Los Angeles and is responsible for  resident care duties in the SNF unit and may act as a lead in the absence of the shift lead.

Apply today to join our team! Visit our website at to learn more about us.

We especially encourage veterans to apply utilizing CalVet’s Veterans Hiring Preference (please refer to the Special Requirements section below) and the state’s Veterans Preference program .

Please note: You will need to take and pass an examination for Registered Nurse to establish list eligibility prior to job offer. Please visit
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Veterans are encouraged to utilize the state’s Veterans Preference Program.

This position is subject to the Post and Bid requirements for Bargaining Unit 17.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Working overtime is a requirement of this position.

Employees of CalVet will be required to follow state or county public health guidelines and requirements enacted in accordance with infectious disease prevention and control.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a(n) California Board of Registered Nursing License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Veterans may qualify for a CalVet Veterans Hiring Preference. Military service must be included in the Employment History section of the Employment Applications (STD. 678). The application package must include documentation of discharge, appropriate to the branch of service. The documentation must reflect a discharge/release under conditions other than dishonorable. If the candidate fails to include this information then the CalVet Veterans Hiring Preference shall not be granted in the recruitment.

Successful completion of live scan and a pre-employment physical (including drug testing for certain civil service classifications) will be required.

Vaccination:

• In accordance with current California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Orders and/or Department of Social Serivces (DSS) PINs, workers in various health care settings, including those who work at Veterans Homes, must be vaccinated against COVID-19, including the booster vaccine, or submit a delination form.

Mandatory Testing:

• Staff who are not fully vaccinated or have submitted a declination form are subject to semi-weekly (twice per week) testing.
• Additional testing may be required for vaccinated and unvaccinated staff based upon current CDPH orders, DSS Pins and/or CalOSHA guidelines and are subject to change. 
• If selected for hire, you may provide proof of vaccination to the hiring supervisor or designee during the pre-employment process.  Vaccination information will not affect hiring selections, however, start dates will not be negotiated until proof of vaccination or exemption requirements are submitted timely and approved.

Face Coverings:

• While working on-site at any CalVet facility, employees must follow current face covering guidance as issued by the California Department of Public Health.  Employees working in a county where the local health jurisdiction has issued a stricter public health ordinance must comply with the local order.

Benefits

The website below is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. Please review this information prior to accepting employment. 

Additional Information

When submitting your State Application (STD. 678) please note position #576-188-8165-004, Job Control # JC-498440 and the basis of your eligibility (list appointment, transfer, SROA, Surplus, Re-employment, Reinstatement, Training and Development, and/or TAU) in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s), For Which You Are Applying” section of the STD 678.

Please remove any confidential information (e.g.) social security number, date of birth, etc.) as well as any information regarding your LEAP eligibility and/or exam scores from your documents prior to submission.

A complete application package includes: a signed STD. 678 and all required documentation.

If your eligibility requires that you meet the Minimum Qualificiations of the class and you quality under pattern requiring education, then the selected candidate will be required to provide college transcripts prior to appointment. The Veterans Home of California West Los Angeles communicates with applicants by telephone, mail, and email.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Local area, Shift work,

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