Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse I​/II

Salary : $69,700.80 - $94,494.40 Annually
Location : Yreka, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number:
Department: HHSA - PUBLIC HEALTH
Division: Public Health
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date: 6/14/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: RG

Description
The County of Siskiyou is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome applicants of any race, religion, or ancestry.

For exact salary information please refer to the current salary schedule. Salary Schedule
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse I $33.51 - $42.80

Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse II $35.58 - $45.43
This position is for a full time Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse at the Jail. Work schedule will be 10 hours daily Friday through Monday.
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse I
DEFINITION

Under general direction and supervision from the Correctional Nurse (RN) or physician, provides some nursing services in the Jail facility and Juvenile Hall essential to the prevention of disease and disability, health promotion and maintenance, and restoration of personal health within the scope of public health laws and regulations, Title 15 and IMQ standards. Provides administrative support and assistance to the Correction Nurse and inmate health program physician;

performs related work as required. This classification is a for cause, exempt position.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Under general supervision from the County Health Officer and supervision from the Correctional Nurse (RN), assists with managing the County Jail and Juvenile Hall medical care program on a 24-hour basis and assist Correctional Nurse (RN) with sick call; performs specialized or general nursing in any of a variety of specialized areas of nursing care consistent with their correctional assignment; has the primary responsibility of coordinating and maintaining inventory of clinic supplies (including inmate medications).

REPORTS TO

Director of Public Health Division, Supervising Correctional Nurse, Public Health Officer/Correctional Physician, or Deputy Director of Public Health

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED

This is not a supervisory position.

Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse II
DEFINITION

Under general direction and supervision provides Licensed Vocational Nursing services within the Jail facility essential to the prevention of disease and disability, health promotion and maintenance, and restoration of personal health. Ability to deliver services in accordance with Title 15 and NCCHC Standards for Correctional Health Services. This classification is a for cause, non-exempt position.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Under general supervision from the County Health Officer and supervision from the Supervising Correctional Nurse, assists with managing the County Jail medical care program on a 24-hour basis and assist Correctional Nurse (RN) with sick call; performs specialized or general nursing in any of a variety of specialized areas of nursing care consistent with their correctional assignment; has the primary responsibility of coordinating and maintaining inventory of clinic supplies (including inmate medications).

REPORTS TO

Director of Public Health Division, Supervising Correctional Nurse, Public Health Officer/Correctional Physician; or Deputy Director of Public Health

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED

This is not a supervisory position.

Examples of Duties
Correctional Licensed Vocational Nurse I

Essential duties:

Assists Physician and Correctional Nurse with inmate health care; occasionally conducts individual assessments, conducts interviews including admission physicals and exams to determine the nature and extent of nursing services required; obtains health histories; provides appropriate medical treatment at the direction and under the supervision of the Correctional Nurse (RN) or Physician; assists patients in obtaining adequate services and benefits which promote health;

follows up on patient progress as appropriate; prepares and maintains accurate and complete case documentation; assists with appropriate diagnostic and screening tests and procedures; performs routine and standardized lab testing as directed; draws blood as directed; gives injections as directed; assists with treatments under the direction and supervision of the Correctional Nurse (RN) or physician; responsible for securing and maintaining inventory of stock medications and supplies including controlled substances and inmate medications;

assists with implementation of the inmate self-administration of medication; provide emergency first aid; provide triage and treatment of medical emergencies; checks and records vital signs; instructs inmates concerning discharge planning; assists with management of sick call clinics; administers and maintains accurate TB testing records if ordered and communicates with public health with positive tests; prepares inmate medical transfer packets; coordinates, assembles and maintains accurate patient data health info;

coordinates referrals to outside agencies for…