Job Posting: LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION

California Correctional Health Care Services

JC-89213
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LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION
(Licensed Vocational Nurse - Wasco State Prison - Wasco California)

$4,691.00 - $5,301.00

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

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.


Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Control Details
Job Code #: JC-89213
Position #(s):
180-213-8257-XXX
Working Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse - Wasco State Prison - Wasco California
Classification:
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION
$4,691.00 - $5,301.00
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (SAFETY)
$4,691.00 - $5,301.00
# of Positions: Multiple
Work Location: Kern County
Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time
Facility: Wasco State Prison

Department Information

This advertisement is for a Licensed Vocational Nurse position located at Wasco State Prison, in Wasco, CaliforniaLocated in Kern County. 

Please write the position number on your application: 180-213-8257-XXX

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


Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a Licensed Vocational Nurse License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

*Candidates new to CDCR are required to submit a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department testing on an annual basis thereafter.


Application Instructions

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, eligible for a Training and Development assignment, have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility, or have list eligibility (or are in the process of obtaining list eligibility). SROA and Surplus candidates may attach “surplus letters” to their applications.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected for an interview.

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (Applications and any applicable or required documents) must be submitted electronically through your CalCareer account at www.jobs.ca.gov.

Required Application Documents

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

  • Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.jobs.ca.gov. 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.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Benefits Information may be obtained on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website at www.calhr.ca.gov and the CalPers website for Health Benefits at www.calpers.ca.gov 

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Human Resources Contact:
Cecilia Cadena
(661) 664-3239
Cecilia.Cadena@cdcr.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Sarah Cooper
(661) 758-8400 ext: 5291

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Coordinator
(916) 691-6035
CCHCS_Disability_Management_Unit@cdcr.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information 1

PRIORITY CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO RE-EMPLOYMENT/DROA/SROA/SURPLUS CANDIDATES.

Online Application: CCHCS only accepts electronic applications. If interested, please submit an electronic application (STD 678) through your CalCareer account at www.jobs.ca.gov. Your application must be submitted on or before the above Final Filing Date.

This advertisement will be used for this and other LIMITED TERM/FULL TIME vacancies that may occur at WSP during the life of the certification list.

PLEASE NOTE: Possession of MQs for list eligible applicants will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the MQs, the necessary steps will be taken to have the applicant's name withheld from the eligibility list.

All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications (MQ's) of the classification, per SPB Rule 250, with the exception of Training & Development (T&D) Assignment.

Additional Information 2

The term VAR AND/OR XXX in the position number indicates that multiple vacancies exist for this classification.

This limited term position has the possibility of becoming permanent and/or being extended up to 24 months.

This recruitment may be used to fill any additional vacancies in this classification for the life of the recruitment.

An internal cutoff date may be established.  Once a significant candidate pool is received, interviews will be scheduled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.