REGISTERED NURSE - PELICAN BAY STATE PRISON
Job Description
Registered Nurse
$119,820 – 142,836 annual salary
Are you looking for a stable job that comes with all the benefits of working for the State of California? Pelican Bay State Prison in Crescent City is seeking skilled CA-licensed Registered Nurses, like you, who are ready to be part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering quality medical care.
In this position, you will:
- Provide primary care for patients with both chronic and acute conditions
- Educate patients in self-care, wellness, and symptom and disease management
- Perform disease prevention and infection prevention/control activities
To qualify for this role, you must have possession of a current license as Registered Nurse in California.
In return for your efforts, CCHCS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Bonus for those new to State Service
- Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
- A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Secure State of California pension that vests in five years (visit www.calpers.ca.gov for retirement formulas)
- Robust 401(k) and 457(b) retirement plan options
- And much more
EOE.
Department Information
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)/ California Correctional Health Care Services (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.
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 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.
Department Website: https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers