Job Description

Job Description and Duties

COVID-19 Mandate

Pursuant to the Public Health Orders (Guidance for the Use of Face Coverings and State and Local Correctional Facilities and Detention Centers Health Care Worker Vaccination Requirement) issued by the California Department of Public Health and the directive Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines and Testing for Institution Staff issued by the Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR), all staff assigned to this post/position may be required to show evidence of full vaccination and booster for COVID-19, absent an approved reasonable medical or religious accommodation precluding them from vaccination.

Pursuant to the Public Health Orders (Guidance for the Use of Face Coverings) issued by the California Department of Public Health and the directive Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines and Testing for Institutional Staff issued by the Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR), all staff who work in correctional settings who are unvaccinated, partially vaccinated, or have not provided a record of full vaccination shall undergo twice-weekly COVID testing with at least 72 hours between each test.

Masks must be worn in accordance with local requirements, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) requirements, and directive (Required COVID-19 facial coverings for all institutional and facility staff) issued by CDCR.

Under the supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse II/III, Correctional Facility (CF), the Public Health Nurse (PHN) I, CF assists in planning, coordinating, and evaluating the institutional public health and infection control programs at basic institutions. The PHN I, CF provides technical assistance to institutional staff in the implementation of infectious disease control policies and procedures and conducts epidemiological investigations with the assistance and guidance of the Public Health Branch, California Correctional Health Care Services. The PHN I, 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 PHN I, CF is responsible for addressing the ongoing health care needs of patients and promoting the timely, efficient, and appropriate use of health care resources.

To view the duty statement for this position, click on the duty statement link.  

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

Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a current license as a Registered Nurse in California and a current certificate as a Public Health Nurse in California. (Applicants who do not meet these requirements will be admitted to the examination, but they must secure the required license and certificate before they will be considered eligible for appointment.)

All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications (MQ’s) of the classification, per SPB Rule 250, with the exception of Training & Development (T&D) Assignment.

Please note: It is up to the hiring authority to accept Training and Development (T&D) assignments. If you are interested in a T&D assignment, you are not required to meet MQs; however, you must indicate T&D as your eligibility when applying.    

***Applicants using education to qualify must submit a copy or their degree/transcripts to substantiate qualifying units***

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

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Travel may be required.

Special Requirements

**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 includes, 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 redacted 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 an applicant 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 position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board. Candidates new to CCHCS/DHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process, including but not limited to Live Scan fingerprinting to obtain Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigations clearances.

**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 department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Benefits

**Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at .

**Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at

**Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at

**This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

• The CDCR Human Resources, Office of Workforce Planning offers a secured access facility with flexible work schedules, convenient transportation options including light rail and pre-tax parking, an on-site ATM and café, as well as a variety of nearby shopping locations and eateries including access to a farmers market during the spring and summer months.

General 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.

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 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.
• Other -

  License : Possession of a current/valid license as REGISTERED NURSE in California. (Applicants who do not meet this requirement will be admitted to the examination, but they must secure the required license before they will be considered eligible for appointment.)

• Other -

  Certificate : Possession of a current/valid certificate as PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE in California. (Applicants who do not meet this requirement will be admitted to the examination, but they must secure the required license before they will be considered eligible for appointment.)

• Other -

  Out of Class– If using Out of Class (OOC) experience to meet minimum qualifications a copy of the approved OOC Completion Memorandum certifying your OOC experience shall be attached to the application. Failure to submit the required documents will result in the OOC experience not being applied towards meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Summer work, Local area, Flexible hours,

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