Registered Nurse, CF - California Institution for Women (CIW)

Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 17, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, to have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and receive 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries listed do not reflect these changes. Part-time employees are subject to the same conditions as full-time employees, on a prorated basis equivalent to their time-base. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full-time employees, based on the number of hours worked in the pay period.

About the role

This is a limited term position which may be extended or become permanent. Under the supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse II/III, Correctional Facility (CF), the Registered Nurse (RN), CF organizes and provides necessary nursing care in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and program requirements in a variety of correctional health care settings. The RN, CF, in collaboration with the health care team, ensures the delivery of appropriate and timely health care to patients and coordinates interdisciplinary communication to promote continuity of care. The RN, CF is responsible for addressing the ongoing health care needs of patients and for promoting the timely, efficient, and appropriate use of health care resources.

Responsibilities

• Organize and provide necessary nursing care in correctional health care settings.
• Collaborate with the health care team to ensure appropriate and timely health care delivery.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary communication to promote continuity of care.
• Address ongoing health care needs of patients.
• Promote the timely, efficient, and appropriate use of health care resources.

Requirements

• Possession of a current/valid license as a Registered Nurse in California. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will be admitted to the examination but must secure the required license before being considered eligible for appointment.
• Candidates new to CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting.
• Tuberculosis (TB) testing is required for candidates new to CCHCS prior to appointment, followed by department annual TB testing/evaluation thereafter.
• If meeting Minimum Qualifications (MQ) with education, unofficial transcripts/diploma must be included for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment.
• Applicants who completed their education outside of the US must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency.

Working Conditions

• Travel may be required.

Pay

$9,985.00 - $11,903.00 per month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website and the CalPERS website. Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website. This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base, and length of service.

Schedule

This is a 12-month limited term, full-time position.

Location

California Institution for Women (CIW) in Corona, San Bernardino County. Telework: In Office.

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.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive and respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department. Across our organization, our programs work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR and CCHCS mission.