Correctional Nurse I​/II - Temporary

The County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department is actively recruiting for temporary Correctional Nurses I/II to work in Probation's Juvenile Services Center (JSC). This is a continuous recruitment and will remain open until filled.

Typical tasks include RN sick calls, assessing youth, coordinating care with health care providers in the community, giving medications, attending emergency situations upon request by Probation Officers or other emergencies. In addition, people in this position will be responsible for medically clearing youth for booking, and transcribing medical orders as prescribed.

Shift information:
The Juvenile Hall Medical Staff work a combination of 10- and 6-hour shifts divided between 7 AM and roughly 10:30 PM. Incumbents will also be expected to assist with keeping the medical clinic staffed 7 days per week during these hours (including weekends and holidays). Temp/Per diem staff are expected to fill a minimum of 1-2 shifts per month.

Eligibility for differential pay: $2 per hour for hours worked in the JSC facility and 5% evening differential.

Correctional Nurse I is part of a career series that includes Correctional Nurse I, Correctional Nurse II and Correctional Nurse Supervisor. Classes in this series provide professional nursing care for inmates at the San Luis Obispo Juvenile Services Center in accordance with California Administrative Code Title 15 and Health Agency requirements, and do other related work as required.

• Correctional Nurse I:
  No experience required.
• Correctional Nurse II:
  Three years of professional nursing experience.

• Correctional Nurse I/II:
  Possession of a valid CALIFORNIA license as a Registered Nurse.

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at

Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at  Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

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