Job Posting: Licensed Vocational Nurse - Deuel Vocational Institution, Tracy

California Correctional Health Care Services

JC-106178
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Licensed Vocational Nurse - Deuel Vocational Institution, Tracy
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION

$28.15 - $31.81

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

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.

This is a limited term position which may be extended or become permanent.)

                                                                                       


Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-106178
Position #(s):
106-213-8257-902
Working Title:
Licensed Vocational Nurse - Deuel Vocational Institution, Tracy
Classification:
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE, CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION
$28.15 - $31.81
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
San Joaquin County
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term, Intermittent - 1500 Hours
Facility:
Deuel Vocational Institution

Department Information

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation/California Correctional Health Care Services is seeking committed professionals to join our dedicated and collaborative team at Deuel Vocational Institution, located in Tracy, CA in San Joaquin County.

This advertisement is for a Licensed Vocational Nurse position located at Deuel Vocational Institution.

Please indicate the position number on your application: 106-213-8257-902

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

Limited Term 12 months; maybe extended up to 24 months.

OR

Limited Term 12 months; maybe extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

Note:  “or become permanent” does not apply to headquarters Peace Office positions which must be filled limited term as those positions cannot be filled permanent.


Special Requirements

California Vocational Nurse License required.
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 include, 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 reacted 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 a candidate 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 positon. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Boards.

Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by departmental annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

 

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment. 

 

Live Scan 
  Candidates new to CCHCS/DHCS are required to submit to a criminal history review process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting to obtain Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation clearances prior to employment.

 

 

Tuberculosis (TB) Testing

All CDCR/CCHCS employees will be evaluated/tested for TB as a condition of employment.

 

  

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: Until Filled

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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.

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.jobs.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
Attn: Lisa Connolly
Deuel Vocational Institution - CCHCS/Personnel
23500 Kasson Road
Tracy, CA 95376

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Lisa Connolly
Deuel Vocational Institution - CCHCS/Personnel
23500 Kasson Road
Tracy, CA 95376
08:00 AM - 03:00 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.jobs.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.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.

Additional Information

PRIORITY CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO RE-EMPLOYMENT/DROA/SROA/SURPLUS CANDIDATES.

PLEASE NOTE: It will be verified that list and transfer eligible applicants meet the MQs, per SPB Rule 250 prior to interviews and/or appointment. If it is determined an applicant with list eligibility does not meet the MQs, the necessary steps will be taken to have the applicant’s name withheld from the eligibility list.

Once a significant candidate pool is received, an internal cutoff period will be established and interviews will be scheduled.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.