Nurse Evaluator II - HYBRID Option

Job Description and Duties

The Position is headquartered in Sacramento.

Effective July 1, 2025, The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.

Under direction of the Nurse Evaluator Supervisor (NE III) and general operational direction from the Branch Chief (SSM II), the incumbent performs a variety of functions intended to carry out the mission of the California Department of Aging (CDA) and is responsible for using their clinical judgement in approving Level of Care (LOC) determinations, professional and technical assistance, consultation, and training. The Nurse Evaluator II (NE II) will work independently and in a team environment and in collaboration and coordination with representatives from other teams and support staff. These responsibilities require the NE II to participate in and support the vision, mission and goals of the Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP) Team and recognize issues that need to be brought to the team's attention.

The NE II is a full participant in individual and team decision making and problem resolution. These responsibilities require a high level of clinical analysis, communication skills, and a broad knowledge of comprehensive case management to support the MSSP mission. Roles, products, and duties are described below (percentages and tasks may vary depending upon program needs). In consultation with MSSP site professional staff, the incumbent reviews and approves the health and psychosocial components of the MSSP, a 1915(c) Home and Community-Based Services Waiver Program to provide new and ongoing approvals and denials related to program eligibility; in accordance with Centers for Medicaid and Medical Services requirements. The incumbent also provides professional guidance and consultation to MSSP site nursing and professional staff on the provision of health and nursing care eligibility and services.

To be considered for this position you must provide a completed Application and Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).

New to state candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of the alternate salary range when applicable. Placement to alternate range may be based on education or experience identified in your state application.

Examination Information

Those interested in obtaining employment with the California Department of Aging must apply and compete through the State recruitment process () . Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions.

To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the “How to Apply” instructions in the examination announcement: CalCareers Exam/Assessment Search

If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination, except when your list eligibility expires. For questions regarding the examination process and/or career opportunities with the California Department of Aging, please contact the Human Resources Branch at View email address on us.fitly.work

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

• The physical work location of the position is designated at the department's headquarters location, a three-story building and standard office modular workspace located in Natomas. The duties of the position require sitting for long periods of time while using a personal computer, reviewing documents, and attending meetings whether they are digital (i.e., Zoom, WebEx, MS Teams, etc.) or in person.

• Travel related to consultative and monitoring responsibilitie is required up to 10%. 

  Travels to and from local MSSP site locations for LOC tasks, Utilization Reviews, Technical Assistance, and new MSSP site training and support; attends training or conferences or other events related to the MSSP.

Special Requirements

*** Current California Registered Nurse license ***

This position is designated under the . The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests.The appointee is required to complete within 30 days of appointment and once per year. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

Do NOT include ANY confidential information to your application 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, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) status, medical information, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of the 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 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 position. Candidates who have been withheld may file and appeal with the State Personnel Board.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation. Below is the link to a list of approved agencies. 

Please ensure your application is complete with detailed job descriptions/tasks performed, employment beginning and ending date information, and hours worked per week. If you are using education to meet one of the patterns of the minimum qualifications, please upload a copy of your degree or transcripts with your application package.

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:

• Knowledge and experience of programs that serve older adults and/or person with disabilities.

• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships, and deal tactfully, professionally and confidentially with all internal and external customers and contacts.

• Ability to reason logically and use analytical techniques to solve difficult problems.

• Ability to research, understand, interpret and articulate applicable laws, rules and regulations.

• Ability to provide clear, concise and effective written documentation and oral presentation.

• Ability to organize and prioritize work under multiple deadlines, in a fast-paced work environment.

• Ability to adapt behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions or unexpected obstacles.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office, e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel

Benefits

In addition to competitive public employee wages and a comprehensive benefits package, our employees enjoy meaningful and interesting work that supports access to programs and services that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and residents in long-term care facilities throughout California.

To learn more benefits for State employees, visit the , page on the CalHR website.

CDA is located close to downtown and is easily accessible from various main thoroughfares (i.e., Interstate-5 and Interstate-80). Employees enjoy a great team environment with amenities including: FREE PARKING and close to various dining and shopping choices in the Natomas area.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

The Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is a narrative description of how an applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities meet the qualifications for the position. The SOQ serves as a documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.

PLEASE NOTE: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the Statement of Qualifications.

DISCLAIMER:

Applicants who fail to submit a SOQ as required may be screened out from the selection process.

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Must include applicant’s full name

• The original SOQ questions must be listed in the SOQ document

• Question(s) must be answered in numerical order

• Font must be Arial 12-point

• Not to exceed two pages

• Single-spaced

CRITERIA:

1. What interests you about this position, and how does it align with your professional experience and career goals?
2. Describe the knowledge, skills, abilities and experience you possess that make you a strong candidate for this position. Include examples that demonstrate your ability to perform the duties outlined in the duty statement.

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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  (SOQ) is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate SOQ based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications. Please refer to the "Statement of Qualifications Instructions" section below for specific requirements.