LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE, CDCR - HIGH DESERT STATE PRISON

Job Title

Licensed Vocational Nurse, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)

Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 20, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. Please be advised of the following additional pay benefits individuals may be eligible for:

• Employees who are employed at HIGH DESERT STATE PRISON (HDSP) for 12 consecutive qualifying pay periods will receive an annual $2600 recruitment and retention bonus.

Under the supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse (SRN) II/III, Correctional Facility (CF) and the clinical guidance of the Registered Nurse (RN), CF, the Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), provides a basic and technical level of general nursing care to patients in a variety of correctional health care settings. The LVN, CDCR, pursuant to the LVN scope of practice and in collaboration with the health care team, ensures the delivery of appropriate and timely health care to patients. The LVN, CDCR provides technical patient care under valid authorization by a provider's order and the delegation and clinical direction of the RN, CF, provides support to the care team for daily health care operations, and communicates effectively with patients and other members of the health care team. The LVN, CDCR is responsible for addressing the ongoing needs of patients, working with the physicians and other health care providers, and promoting the efficient, appropriate, and cost-effective use of health care resources.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a valid, active license from the State of California to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse. To obtain list eligibility for the LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE, CDCR, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the examination: Exam Bulletin - Licensed Vocational Nurse, CDCR

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .