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Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility

California Correctional Health Care Services

San Joaquin County, California

Under the supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse II/III, Correctional Facility (CF), the Registered Nurse (RN), CF organizes and provides necessary nursing care in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and program requirements in a variety of correctional health care settings.

Posted Sep 12

Shift and hours
Days This part-time position will be working 36 hours per week.36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Rehab · Correctional
License
RN license Possession of a current license as Registered Nurse in California.California Registered Nurse license
Term
Permanent Job Type: Permanent, Part Time - 9/10 TimePart time, 9/10 time

Do you qualify?

License
California Registered Nurse license Possession of a current license as Registered Nurse in California. Check your license
License
CA Board of Registered Nursing License The position(s) require(s) a(n) Valid CA Board of Registered Nursing License. Check your license
Also asks
state examination for list eligibility To obtain list eligibility for the REGISTERED NURSE, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the examination: CalCareers
Also asks
background investigation clearance The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
Also asks
medical clearance The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
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 and annual TB testing Tuberculosis (TB) testing is required for candidates new to CCHCS prior to appointment followed by department annual TB testing/evaluation thereafter.

Preferred

Also asks
willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

What it pays

Pay reviews
new to state candidates hired at classification or alternate range minimum New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Pay reviews
base salary reduced by 3 percent under PLP 2025 full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 17, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees (prorated for part-time)

Benefits

  • BenefitsCalifornia Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retirement benefit
  • Benefitsmonthly Personal Leave Program (PLP 2025) leave credits through June 2027will receive 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027.
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement
  • Paid insurance, license, and DEA renewal for select classifications
  • Paid CME / CEU with paid time off to attend for select classifications

The role and schedule

Patients
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.
Union
Bargaining Unit 17
Day to day
organize and provide necessary nursing care in correctional health care settings
Day to day
ensure delivery of appropriate and timely health care and coordinate interdisciplinary communication
Day to day
address ongoing patient health care needs and promote efficient resource use The RN, CF is responsible for addressing the ongoing health care needs of patients and for promoting the timely, efficient, and appropriate use of health care resources.
Details
in-office work Telework: In Office

The workplace

California Correctional Health Care Services
Hiring organization

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

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Job Posting: Registered Nurse, CF - California Health Care Facility (CHCF)

California Correctional Health Care Services

JC-531783

Registered Nurse, CF - California Health Care Facility (CHCF)

Registered nurse, correctional facility

$8,987.00 - $10,713.00 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: 9/25/2026

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 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 supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse II/III, Correctional Facility (CF), the Registered Nurse (RN), CF organizes and provides necessary nursing care in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and program requirements in a variety of correctional health care settings. The RN, CF in collaboration with the health care team ensures the delivery of appropriate and timely health care to patients and coordinates interdisciplinary communication to promote continuity of care. The RN, CF is responsible for addressing the ongoing health care needs of patients and for promoting the timely, efficient, and appropriate use of health care resources.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a current 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.)

To obtain list eligibility for the REGISTERED NURSE, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the examination:

CalCareers

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

Position Details

Job Code #

JC-531783

Position #(s)

140-213-9275-XXX

Working Title

Registered Nurse, CF - California Health Care Facility (CHCF)

Classification

Registered nurse, correctional facility

$8,987.00 - $10,713.00

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

San Joaquin County

Telework

In Office

Job Type

Permanent, Part Time - 9/10 Time

Facility

California Health Care Facility - CCHCS

Department Information

This advertisement is for a REGISTERED NURSE, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY position at CALIFORNIA HEALTH CARE FACILITY in STOCKTON, CA located in SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY .

You must indicate JC-531783 and position number on your application

140-213-9275-XXX

Please 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 salary range for this position is $8,987 to $10,713 .

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.

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

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
  • The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
  • The position(s) require(s) a(n) Valid CA Board of Registered Nursing License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

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 will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, 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.

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.

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.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

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: 9/25/2026

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. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

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–Northern

Attn: Michelle Cain

Regional Human Resources - Northern

PO Box 588500, D1, Personnel

Elk Grove, CA 95758

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 Health Care Facility - CCHCS

Khoa Nguyen

California Health Care Facility - CCHCS

7707 South Austin Road

Stockton, CA 95215

07:00 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.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website: www.benefits.calhr.ca.gov/

and the CalPERS…

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In San Joaquin County, California

San Joaquin County, California

Living costs about 11% above the US average

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