Licensed Vocational Nurse

Sacred Heart University; California, Crescent City (MO, CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services is seeking skilled Licensed Vocational Nurses for Pelican Bay State Prison. This role offers a well-defined career ladder, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a difference in correctional health care.

Benefits

Generous paid time off and holiday schedule

Medical, dental, and vision insurance options

Opportunities for professional development and growth

Robust retirement plans

Qualifications

• Valid, active license from the State of California to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating access to care and providing nursing care to patients.
• Medication administration and health-risk behavior screening.
• Patient education and assistance with daily living activities.

Skills

Nursing

Patient Education

Medication Administration

Education

Licensed Vocational Nurse License

Job description

California Correctional Health Care Services

Recruitment began on November 21, 2024, and the job listing expires on May 21, 2025.

Grow your nursing career with CCHCS! Pelican Bay State Prison in Crescent City is seeking skilled Licensed Vocational Nurses ready to discover a rewarding career in correctional health care. You’ll have access to a well-defined career ladder that can take you from LVN to RN to Nurse Manager; a wide range of benefits; and the security of employment with the State of California.

Your responsibilities will include facilitating access to care and providing nursing care to patients, such as medication administration, prevention and health-risk behavior screening, immunizations, patient education/engagement, interventions for unhealthy lifestyles/habits, and assistance with activities of daily living.

To qualify for this role, you must possess a valid, active license from the State of California to practice as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.

In return, CCHCS offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Robust retirement plans, including 401(k), 457(b), and State of California Pension – visit CalPERS.ca.gov for retirement formulas