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Supervising Registered Nurse II, Correctional Facility

RN

Posted Aug 27

Shift
Days
Hours a week
12
Unit
Psych

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Days · 12 hours
Term
Permanent
Practice
Union position
Setting
Correctional
Accepts
RN
Experience
senior

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Pay

Against the board
This role$83/hr
nursing in California$49/hr

The median for nursing in California is $49/hr, across 1922 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

Job Posting: Supervising Registered Nurse II - Salinas Valley State Prison, Soledad PIP

California Correctional Health Care Services

JC-530156

Supervising Registered Nurse II - Salinas Valley State Prison, Soledad PIP

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Supervising registered nurse ii, correctional facility

$3,837.90 - $4,803.30 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: 9/10/2026

Application Methods

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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 in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 17, 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.

Under the direction of the Chief Nurse Executive (CNE) or the Supervising Registered Nurse (SRN) III, Correctional Facility (CF), the SRN II, CF is responsible for planning, assigning, supervising, and evaluating the work of assigned staff. The SRN II, CF shall oversee staff in the mental health (MH) service line delivery area and staff providing psychiatric nursing care and treatment to patients with mental disorders and/or developmentally disabled patients in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The SRN II, CF must have an understanding of and be compliant with Title 15 Regulations, applicable Government Codes, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Department Operations Manual, California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) Local Operating Procedures applicable policies, procedures, and program requirements at the Psychiatric Inpatient Program (PIP).

The SRN II, CF receives, disseminates, implements, and monitors the adherence to policies and procedures, applies supervisory rules and principles, resolves personnel issues, sets goals for self and others, and ensures the continuity of quality patient care. Actively participates and supports the Complete Care Model , familiarize self and able to prepare staff for accreditations, audits, and visits from the Prison Law Office, the Department of Public Health, court monitors/stakeholders associated with Coleman, Armstrong, and other related individuals associated with MH class members.

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

Working Conditions

Travel may be required.

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-530156

Position #(s)

936-213-9318-424

Working Title

Supervising Registered Nurse II - Salinas Valley State Prison, Soledad PIP

Classification

Supervising registered nurse ii, correctional facility

$3,837.90 - $4,803.30

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

# of Positions

1

Work Location

Monterey County

Job Type

Permanent, Part Time - 3/10 Time

Facility

Salinas Valley State Prison

Department Information

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 are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.

Across our organization, our programs work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR and CCHCS mission.

This advertisement is for a Supervising Registeerd Nurse II position located at Salinas Valley State Prison and Salinas Valley State Prison - Psychiatric Inpatient Program located in Soledad, in Monterey County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 936-213-9318-424.

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

This part-time position will be working 12 hours per week. The monthly part-time salary range for this position is $3,837.90 to $4,803.30.

Department Website: https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers

Special Requirements

Please do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications (MQ) will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting MQ’s with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined that an applicant does not meet the MQ’s, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U. S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

Candidates new to CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting.

Tuberculosis (TB) testing is required for candidates new to CCHCS prior to appointment followed by department annual TB testing/evaluation thereafter.

If using academic education above the twelfth grade to meet minimum qualifications, include a copy of your degree and/or Informal (Unofficial) School Transcripts.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov.

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Employment History on the STD. 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, total time worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. To prepare for the State Application process, please visit Work4CA: State Application Checklist.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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: 9/10/2026

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:

California Correctional Health Care Services

Regional Human Resources–Central

Attn: Dakota Thurston, Cert Unit

Regional Human Resources – Central

PO Box 5359

Fresno, CA 93755

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

California Correctional Health Care Services

Regional Human Resources–Central

Dakota Thurston, Cert Unit

Regional Human Resources – Central

PO Box 5359

Fresno, CA 93755

08:00 AM - 05:00 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.
  • Other -

License: Possession of a current/valid license as Registered Nurse in California. (Applicants who do not meet this requirement will be admitted to the examination, but they must secure the required license before they will be considered eligible for appointment.)

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Education

If using academic education above the twelfth grade to meet minimum qualifications, include a copy of your degree and/or Informal (Unofficial) School…

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Requirements

  • RN
  • Corrections facility medical clinic
  • Nursing policy compliance
  • Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
  • Nursing
  • Staff supervision
  • Inpatient experience
  • Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Current TB test

Place

City
Monterey County, California
State price level
11% above the national average

California index 110.7, where 100 is the national average.

Monterey County pairs Pacific coastline with agricultural valleys, giving nurses a rural-meets-coastal California lifestyle. The area spans Salinas farmland to the Monterey Peninsula. A laid-back pace and proximity to Big Sur attract outdoor-minded RNs seeking quieter alternatives to Bay Area metro living.

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.

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California Correctional Health Care Services
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California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) provides nursing care across correctional health care settings in Monterey County, California. The organization employs Registered Nurses and Resource Registered Nurses who deliver care under a structured Complete Care Model (CCM), which includes specialized…

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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

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