NURSE EVALUATOR II, HEALTH SERVICES

Job Code #: JC-527051 | Position #: 800-820-8144-955 | 12-month limited-term, full-time hybrid role (may be extended to 24 months or become permanent). Statewide recruitment; may be headquartered in any Community Care Licensing Regional Office or ASCP Office across California.

About the Department

The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) serves, protects, and supports Californians experiencing need by empowering wellbeing and disrupting systemic inequities. The Community Care Licensing Division (CCLD) protects the health, safety, and quality of life of individuals in community care through a collaborative regulatory enforcement system.

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, Belonging: We ensure opportunities for everyone to participate meaningfully in fulfilling CDSS’s mission.
• Community Engagement: We prioritize lived experiences as a driving force behind program creation and implementation.
• Empowerment: We operate from the understanding that each community and person has the desire and capability to lead their own life.
• Quality Services: We provide accessible, community-driven, interconnected, and continuously improved services.
• Data-Defined Outcomes: We equitably collect and analyze data, take data-driven action, and measure outcomes relevant to those we serve.

Responsibilities

• Perform full journey-level duties as a technical program advisor and recognized authority in areas of extreme sensitivity and complexity of care for CCLD.
• Travel to facilities statewide to conduct clinical assessments, referrals for enhanced civil penalties, and evaluate resident level of care.
• Perform medical record reviews and develop guidelines for field offices inspecting licensed facilities.
• Develop, plan, organize, coordinate, implement, and evaluate policy and clinical activities related to licensing requirements and medical care in licensed facilities.

Requirements

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license; submit a copy of your RN license and BreEZe verification.
• Background investigation and fingerprinting/Department of Justice/FBI criminal record clearance required prior to hire.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship by the start date.
• Per Government Code Section 19990, no CDSS employee may engage in employment or activities incompatible with their duties. Selected candidates must disclose any potential conflicts prior to appointment.
• Complete and accurate employment history on the STD 678 application form is required; resumes will not substitute for this.
• If meeting minimum qualifications via education, unofficial transcripts must be included for verification (official transcripts may be required if selected).
• Out-of-state candidates may interview but must provide proof of California residency prior to appointment.

Pay

$7,430.00 - $9,757.00 per month. New state candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification or alternate range minimum, if applicable.

Schedule

Full-time, 12-month limited-term position with hybrid telework.