Correctional Nurse; Rn ; Rev

Position: CORRECTIONAL NURSE (RN) 2317 (REV 07-09-25)
ANNUAL SALARY

$82,162 to $120,122; $92,373 to $135,051; $98,031 to $143,341

A 2.75% bonus may be paid upon proof of professional nursing certification by a professional organization that is relevant and applicable to the duties performed. Some positions require night shifts, for which up to an 8.25% bonus is paid.

NOTES:

* Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions. However, candidates with one year of emergency care nursing experience may be considered for appointment to a higher pay grade.

* Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES!

The City of Los Angeles offers a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off and workplace opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. Below are some of the benefits the City of Los Angeles offers:

* Competitive Health, Vision, and Dental Package

* Retirement (deferred compensation and pension)

* Flexible Spending Account (medical and dependent care)

* Life Insurance

* Annual paid vacation accrual and floating holidays

* 13 paid holidays per year

* 40 hours of paid personal leave per year

* Annual paid personal (40 hours) and sick leave (96 hours)

* Paid leave for jury or other civil duties

* Employee Assistance Program

* 9/80 work schedule available

A Correctional Nurse performs professional nursing services to arrestees/prisoners in City jails. Duties performed include the following: utilizing protocols in the provision of care; assisting the medical staff with patient evaluations and treatment; performing phlebotomy for forensic purposes; under self-guidance, obtaining patient histories and performing patient assessments; performing focused physical examinations; performing diagnostic testing such as EKGs and urinalysis; providing emergency care and performing CPR;

conducting sick call rounds; assisting with procedures; creating and maintaining medical records; collecting and documenting work statistics; testifying in court proceedings; may act as head nurse on a single-person shift; and does related work.

* A valid Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing; and

* A valid American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR card; and

* One year of full-time paid professional nursing experience working in Correctional Care, Critical Care, Emergency Department, Medical-Surgical, or Ambulatory Care Clinic; or

* Three hundred (300) cumulative hours of paid experience in correctional care within the last five years as a Relief Nurse employed by the City of Los Angeles.

PROCESS NOTES

* Some positions may require a valid California driver's license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).

* At the time of appointment, candidates must submit verification of their valid American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR card.

Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at  for Open Competitive Examinations.

NOTE:

Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

This examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. For administrative purposes, filing may close periodically and reopen the following day.

Examination Weight:  

Application Review . .  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100%

The examination will consist entirely of review of candidates' City employment application by Personnel Department staff to ensure that minimum requirements are met. Since these reviews will be made solely on the basis of the written information…