Nurse Instructor

Nurse instructor

$7,465.00 - $11,864.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Application Methods

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

By Mail

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Job Description and Duties

The Nurse Instructor at Canyon Springs Community Facility must research, develop, teach, and train classroom learning/training modules; plan and conduct staff health care training programs; prepare reports and recommendations on the training of staff; participate in the evaluation of training programs and in the development of training policies; confer with supervisors and advise them on training principles and practices; keep records and prepare reports; and does other related work. Provide direct care, modeling, coaching and instruction on best practice standards of care and individualized nursing care and behavioral support plans to direct care staff and consumers following established standards and procedures of the facility. Must be competent in the areas of cultural sensitivity for the population being served, positive behavioral supports, trauma informed care, coaching skills training, person-centered practices, and utilize less restrictive techniques to behavioral issues.

Maintain credentials for Nurse Instructor and Infection Control Nurse. The Nurse instructor is a mandated reporter of observed or suspected abuse or neglect. Must have a valid driver’s license and identification.

Effective October 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three (3) percent in exchange for five (5) hours per month of the Personal Leave.

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

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-530452

Position #(s)

472-109-8154-XXX

Working Title

Nurse instructor

Classification

Nurse instructor

$7,465.00 - $11,864.00

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

Riverside County

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Canyon Springs is in Cathedral City which is part of Riverside County. Cathedral City is 110 miles southeast of Los Angeles in the Coachella Valley. Recreation/cultural attractions include golf, tennis, desert preserves, parks, hiking, biking, museums, art galleries, and theater. Next door is well-known city of Palm Springs. Although known as a winter resort area, increasing numbers are making the Coachella Valley their year-round home.

Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.

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

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

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, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www. CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Developmental Services - Canyon Springs Community State Facility

N/A

Attn: Larry Beasley

69-696 Ramon Road

Cathedral City, CA 92234

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Developmental Services - Canyon Springs Community State Facility

N/A

Larry Beasley

69-696 Ramon Road

Cathedral City, CA 92234

08:00 AM - 04:30 PM

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 www. CalCareers.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

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

State Employees - CalHR Benefits Website

CalPERS Health Benefit Summary 2026

Contact Information

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

Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact

Larry Beasley

(760) 770-6260

Larry. Beasley@cs.dds.ca.gov

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.

Exam

For list eligibility, please click on the link below: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx? ExamControlId=4872