Job Description

Job Description and Duties

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

Under the general supervision of the Nurse Consultant III, Supervisor, or designee, the Nurse Consultant II (NC II) is responsible for supporting the development and statewide deployment of the High Road Training Partnership (HRTP) Program and other clinical initiatives at California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS). The NC II performs the less complex nursing consultation in the planning, developing, evaluating, and monitoring of the HRTP Program to increase the proficiency and skill sets on the institution nursing staff performing patient care to incarcerated individuals. The NC II will also draft and evaluate standards, policies, and procedures, and develop and coordinate training and education for nursing personnel who are responsible for the delivery of nursing services.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. This position requires possession of an active valid license as a 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.) and

2. This position requires a baccalaureate or higher degree in nursing from a school of nursing accredited by the National League for Nursing (NLN) or its equivalent for foreign graduates. (For applicants who received a baccalaureate degree in a health-related field prior to 1990, the California State Public Health Nurse Certificate may be substituted for the baccalaureate in nursing (BSN), thereafter the baccalaureate or higher degree must be in nursing from a school of nursing accredited by the NLN or its equivalent for foreign graduates.) and

3 . This position requires p ossession of a master's degree in a health-related field such as: nursing, public health, health care services, health care administration, or hospital administration. All degrees must be from an institution approved by the Council for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education under the provisions of California Education Code Chapter 3, Part 59, Division 10, and

Either I
Two years of experience performing the duties of a Nurse Consultant I in the California state service.

Or II
Four years of professional registered nursing experience, at least two years of which shall have been in an administrative, consultative, teaching, or supervisory capacity. (One additional year of graduate work in group dynamics, interpersonal relations, or other courses relating to the consultative process in nursing may be substituted for one year of the required general nursing experience.)

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

*** PENDING SAR APPROVAL***

Please 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 (MQ) will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting MQ’s 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 MQ’s, 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.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .

Candidates new to CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis (TB) testing prior to appointment followed by department annual TB testing/evaluation thereafter.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to .

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 1/27/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

California Correctional Health Care Services

Regional Human Resources–Southern

Attn: E Gutierrez -Reg IV-8195-LTFT JC 462826

Regional Human Resources – Southern

P.O. Box 81857

Bakersfield , CA 93380

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

California Correctional Health Care Services

Southern Region Personnel - In Person

E Gutierrez -Reg IV-8195-LTFT JC 462826

3655 Unicorn Road

Bakersfield , CA 93308

Monday through Friday (except holidays)

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 required and must be included.
• 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 - Education : If using academic education above the twelfth grade to meet minimum qualifications, include a copy of your Bacherlor Degree and/or Informal (Unofficial) School Transcripts.
• Other - Education : If using academic education above the twelfth grade to meet minimum qualifications, include a copy of your Master's Degree and/or Informal (Unofficial) School Transcripts.
• 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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, and the CalPERS website, .

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System Benefit can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) 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.

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at .

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: cchcs.ca.gov/careers

Human Resources Contact:
Elizabeth Gutierrez
(661) 664-3285
[email protected]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
CCHCS EEO Office
(000) -
[email protected]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information #1:

• PRIORITY CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO REEMPLOYMENT/DROA/SROA/SURPLUS CANDIDATES.
• All methods of appointments may be considered.
• CCHCS accepts electronic applications. If interested, please submit an electronic application (STD 678) thru your CalCareer account at . Your application must be submitted on or before the above Final Filing Date.
• Paper App (IF unable to submit an electronic application): To apply for this position, you may submit a Standard State Application (STD 678) along with copies of your most recent performance report, college transcripts/college diploma (if applicable) and license/certification (if applicable) to the contact person listed above.
• PLEASE NOTE: Possession of MQs for list eligible applicants will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet MQs, the necessary steps will be taken to have the applicant's name withheld from the eligibility list.
• All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications (MQ's) of the classification, per SPB Rule 250, with the exception of Training & Development (T&D) Assignments.
• This advertisement will be used for this and other Limited Term vacancies that may occur at this location.
• If using education to meet minimum qualifications, include a copy of your informal (unofficial) transcripts and/or degree.
• Resumes will be accepted in addition to the required STD. 678. 

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Monday to Friday,

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