COORDINATOR OF NURSING SERVICES

California Department of Developmental Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 106,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

California Department of Developmental Services is seeking a COORDINATOR OF NURSING SERVICES for Canyon Springs in Riverside County. The role leads medical and nursing contract services, oversees staffing and on-call coverage, and coordinates nursing functions with other client services to ensure high-quality care.

The position requires an active RN license, experience in budgeting, and demonstrated leadership in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• RN license required or equivalent license with active status.
• Experience in budgeting and strategic planning within a healthcare setting.
• Strong leadership and contract management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all medical and nursing related contract services and employees.
• Provide on-call nursing/Administrator on Duty services and after-hours supervisory coverage.
• Present complex medical and nursing information to families and external providers as needed.
• Coordinate nursing services with other client services and program directors.
• Identify and certify staff training programs and ensure policy adherence.
• Develop and monitor nursing policies and procedures across the facility.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Education

Registered Nurse License

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Serves as a member of the facility’s Executive Team and participates in facility wide budgeting and long-range strategic planning. Supervises all medical and nursing related contract services and employees. Is responsible for providing on-call nursing services/Administrator on Duty services, and/or after-hours supervisory coverage. May be called upon to present complex medical and nursing information to families and/or external providers. Develops and/or assists Program Directors in the development of methods for coordinating nursing services with other client services. Is responsible for identifying and certifying needed staff training programs. Develops, maintains, and monitors implementation of nursing policy and procedures on a facility-wide basis in conjunction with Health Services Specialists and assures that such policies and procedures are consistent with professionally recognized standards of nursing practice. (Please see attached Duty Statement for complete discription of duties)Effective October 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three (3) percent in exchange for five (5) hours per month of the Personal Leave.You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-530449
• Position #(s): 472-100-8133-XXX
• Working Title: COORDINATOR OF NURSING SERVICES
• Classification: COORDINATOR OF NURSING SERVICES
• $9,487.00 - $16,046.00
• New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location: Riverside County
• Telework: In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Department Information: Canyon Springs is located in Riverside County in Cathedral City, 110 miles southeast of Los Angeles in the Coachella Valley. Recreation/cultural attractions include golf, tennis, desert preserves, parks, hiking, biking, museums, art galleries, and theater. Next door is well-known city of Palm Springs. Although known as a winter resort area, increasing numbers are making the Coachella Valley their year-round home.
• Facility Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov/CanyonSprings/Index.cfm
• Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov
• Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Registered Nurse License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

California State Employee Benefits Summary

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:

• CalPERS Health Benefit Summary 2026

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact

Larry Beasley

[phone]

[e-mail]

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

Linda Reyes

[phone]

[e-mail]

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.

Exam

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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