Licensed Vocational Nurse, California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation

Position: LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION
Job Description and Duties

Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 20, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.

Part-time employees are subject to the same conditions as full-time employees, on a prorated basis equivalent to their time-base. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full-time employees, based on the number of hours worked in the pay period.

Limited Term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

Under the supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse (SRN) II/III, Correctional Facility (CF) and the clinical guidance of the Registered Nurse (RN), CF, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), provides a basic and technical level of general nursing care to patients in a variety of correctional health care settings. The LVN, CDCR, pursuant to the LVN scope of practice and in collaboration with the health care team, ensures the delivery of appropriate and timely health care to patients.

The LVN, CDCR provides technical patient care under valid authorization by a provider's order and the delegation and clinical direction of the RN, CF, provides support to the care team for daily health care operations, and communicates effectively with patients and other members of the health care team. The LVN, CDCR is responsible for addressing the ongoing needs of patients, working with the physicians and other health care providers, and promoting the efficient, appropriate, and cost-effective use of health care resources.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a valid, active license from the State of California to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

To obtain list eligibility for the CLASSIFICATION, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the examination:

Cal Careers

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-504666

Position #(s):

-XXX

Working Title:

LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE, CDCR - CALIFORNIA HEALTH CARE FACILITY

Classification:

LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION

$5,913.00 - $6,090.00 B

$6,208.00 - $6,395.00 C

$6,485.00 - $6,682.00 D

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:

San Joaquin County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Facility:

California Health Care Facility - CCHCS

Department Information

This advertisement is for a(n) Licensed Vocational Nurse, CDCR position(s) located at California Health Care Facility (CHCF) in Stockton, CA, located in San Joaquin County.

You must indicate JC-504666 and position number on your application:

-XXX.

Please Note:

Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure to have a valid email address on your application.

Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

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Special Requirements

* The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

* The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

* The position(s) require(s) a(n) Valid, CA Licensed…