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Licensed Vocational Nurse, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

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.

Posted Sep 24

Shift and hours
Days This part-time position will be working 36 hours per week.36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Rehab · Correctional incarcerated population in correctional health care settings
License
LVN license Other - License: Possession of a valid, active license from the State of California to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.valid, active California Licensed Vocational Nurse license
Term
PermanentPermanent, Part Time - 9/10 Time

Do you qualify?

License
valid, active California Licensed Vocational Nurse license Other - License: Possession of a valid, active license from the State of California to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Check your license
Also asks
pass LVN examination to obtain list eligibility before applying
Also asks
Live Scan Fingerprinting background investigation Candidates new to CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting.
Also asks
Pre-appointment TB testing followed by annual TB evaluation Tuberculosis (TB) testing is required for candidates new to CCHCS prior to appointment followed by department annual TB testing/evaluation thereafter.
Also asks
Foreign degree equivalency verification Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency.

What it pays

Eligibility
Benefit eligibility based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.
Pay reviews
New to State candidates hired into minimum salary of classification or alternate range New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Benefits

  • BenefitsCalifornia Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) membership
  • BenefitsBenefits and protections provided by the State Civil Service Act
  • Retirement
  • Personal Leave Program

The role and schedule

Union
Bargaining Unit 20
Day to day
provides basic and technical level of general nursing care to patients
Day to day
ensures delivery of appropriate and timely health care in collaboration with health care team 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.
Day to day
provides technical patient care under provider order and RN delegation and clinical direction
Day to day
addresses ongoing needs of patients and works with physicians and healthcare providers
Travel
Travel may be required Travel may be required.
Details
Work is in office (no telework) Telework: In Office

The workplace

California Correctional Health Care Services
Hiring organization

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…

Your fit

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  • What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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On your path

Corrections is open from year one. RN and LPN roles both; some facilities take new grads.

Original listing

Posted on California Correctional Health Care Services’ careers page.

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Job Posting: Licensed Vocational Nurse, CDCR - California Institution for Women (CIW)

California Correctional Health Care Services

JC-533120 - Licensed Vocational Nurse, CDCR - California Institution for Women (CIW) LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION

$5,321.70 - $6,013.80 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: 10/7/2026

Application Methods

  • Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
  • By Mail
  • Drop-off
  • Print Job

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 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.

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.

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

Working Conditions

Travel may be required. Position Details

Job Code #

JC-533120

Position #(s)

086-000-8257-XXX

Working Title

Licensed Vocational Nurse, CDCR - California Institution for Women (CIW)

Classification

LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION $5,321.70 - $6,013.80 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

of Positions

Multiple

Work Location

San Bernardino County

Telework

In Office

Job Type

Permanent, Part Time - 9/10 Time

Facility

California Institution for Women 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 employeesfrom 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 Licensed Vocational Nurse position(s) located at California Institution for Women in Corona, San Bernardino County. Please write the position number on your application: 086-000-8257-XXX.

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 36 hours per week. The monthly part-time salary range for this position is $5321.70 to $6013.80.

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.

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: 10/7/2026

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–Southern
  • Attn: Shawn CIW-8257-PPT JC-533120
  • Regional Human Resources – Southern
  • P. O. Box 81857
  • Bakersfield, CA 93380

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

California Correctional Health Care Services California Institution for Women Personnel Trailer (to right of parking entrance) 16756 Chino Corona Road Corona, CA 92880 Attn: Josh Jackson or Zayra Gonzalez (On Wednesday the office is only open from 6AM to 8AM) 08:00 AM - 04:00 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 valid, active license from the State of California to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

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 California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.benefits.calhr.ca.gov/, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at www.benefits.calhr.ca.gov/state-employees/retirement/.

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act…

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