Licensed Vocational Nurse, Salinas Valley State Prison

Job Description

Licensed Vocational Nurse

$81,552 - $90,000 annual salary

Grow your nursing career with CCHCS! Salinas Valley State Prison is seeking skilled Licensed Vocational Nurses ready to discover a rewarding career in correctional health care. You’ll have access to a well-defined career ladder and training opportunities that can take you from LVN to RN to Nurse Manager; a wide range of benefits; and the security of employment with the State of California.

Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, you will facilitate access to care and provide nursing care to patients including medication administration, basic wound care and related treatments, prevention and health-risk behavior screening, immunizations, patient education / engagement, interventions for unhealthy lifestyles / habits, and assistance with activities of daily living.

To qualify for this role, you must have possession of a valid, active license from the State of California to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

In return for your efforts, CCHCS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including :

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Robust retirement plans, including 401(k), 457(b), and State of California Pension – visit CalPERS.ca.gov for retirement formulas
• And much more

EOE.

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.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the California Correctional Health Care Services are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

CDCR / CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR / CCHCS mission.

Commitment to California Model

CDCR and CCHCS are proud to partner on the California Model which will transform the correctional landscape for our employees and the incarcerated. The California Model is a systemwide change that leverages national and international best practices to address longstanding challenges related to incarceration and institution working conditions, creating a safe, professional, and satisfying workplace for staff as well as rehabilitation for the incarcerated. Additionally, the California Model improves success of the decarcerated through robust re-entry efforts back into to the community.