Licensed Vocational Nurse, California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation

Position: LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION
Job Description and Duties

This recruitment is being advertised through March 18, 2026 and applications will be reviewed on the following cutoff dates:

03/02/2026 and 03/18/2026

Join CCHCS at the PBSP hiring event on March 18, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the College of the Redwoods. This in-person event offers a prime opportunity to meet with recruiters, receive hands-on assistance with your application, and explore rewarding careers in nursing, mental health, and allied health with CCHCS Careers. Address: 883 W. Washington Blvd. Crescent City, CA 95531

Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. 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.

Please be advised of the following additional pay benefits individuals may be eligible for:

* Employees who are employed at PELICAN BAY STATE PRISON (PBSP) for 12 consecutive qualifying pay periods will receive an annual $2600 recruitment and retention bonus.

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 is required.

To obtain list eligibility for the LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE, CDCR before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the examination:

Cal Careers

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-507363

Position #(s):

-XXX

Working Title:

Licensed Vocational Nurse, CDCR - Pelican Bay State Prison

Classification:

LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION

$5,913.00 - $6,090.00 B

$6,208.00 - $6,395.00 C

$6,485.00 - $6,682.00 D

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:

Del Norte County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

Pelican Bay State Prison

Department Information

This advertisement is for a(n) Licensed Vocational Nurse, CDCR position(s) located at Pelican Bay State Prison in Crescent City located in Del Norte County.

You must indicate JC-507363 and position number on your application:

-XXX

Please Note:

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

Located along the Pacific Coast among Redwoods and pristine rivers and just 20 miles from the Oregon border, Pelican Bay State Prison's (PBSP) mission is to provide constitutional medical, dental, and mental health care in a timely, safe, and efficient manner, while addressing preventative health services, chronic disease management, and public health issues to reduce unnecessary morbidity and mortality and protect public health by providing patients timely access to safe, efficient medical care, and coordinate the delivery of medical care with mental health, dental, and disability programs.

Primary care services are delivered to the outpatient population through six primary care clinics that operate daily. PBSP has a Correctional Treatment Center (CTC) for inpatient services and an Urgent Treatment Area (UTA)…