NURSE EVALUATOR II, HEALTH SERVICES

State of California; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California is hiring a Nurse Evaluator II, Health Services, for telework within the Integrated Systems of Care Division. The role reviews HCBS program enrollments for eligibility, adjudicates Treatment Authorization Requests, maintains member files, and provides technical guidance to stakeholders.

A CA RN license is required and the position offers permanent full-time telework with a statewide salary range. Salary ranges from $7,430.00 to $9,757.00 per month.

Qualifications

• The ability to listen to others and communicate in an effective manner.
• The ability to communicate ideas, thoughts, and facts in writing.
• The ability/skill to use correct grammar, correct spelling, sentence and document structure, accepted document formatting, and special literary techniques to communicate a message in writing.

Skills

Active listening

Effective writing

Decision making

Ethics

Relationship building

Job description

Job Posting:Care Management Nurse Evaluator (Telework)

Department of Health Care Services

JC-535676 -

JC-535676 - Care Management Nurse Evaluator (Telework)

NURSE EVALUATOR II, HEALTH SERVICES

$7,430.00 - $9,757.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/29/2026

About this Role

The Integrated Systems of Care Division (ISCD), Care Management Unit B, is seeking a Nurse Evaluator (NE) II to perform complex and sensitive work to ensure the success of the programs. The NE II is responsible for various Home & Community-Based Services (HCBS) program responsibilities such as reviewing enrollment applications to determine program eligibility and medical necessity, adjudicating Treatment Authorization Requests, updating electronic member files, and providing technical assistance to stakeholders. The incumbent must establish and maintain a working knowledge of the HCBS programs and policies as well as be able to communicate with stakeholders. The work performed is vital for the Californians we service, so join us to make a difference.

This position is subject to the Department's Conflict of Interest Code and filing a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) when assuming office, annually while in office, and upon leaving office.

The results from the Nurse Evaluator II examination (Exam Code: 1924) will be utilized for filling this/these position(s).

Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact [e-mail], we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process!

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

Working Conditions

Please see the Telework and Salary Information section below for telework, reporting location, and temporary statewide salary reduction details.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• NURSE EVALUATOR II, HEALTH SERVICES

Care Management Nurse Evaluator (Telework)

Classification:

NURSE EVALUATOR II, HEALTH SERVICES $7,430.00 - $9,757.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

United States

Telework:

Telework

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

DHCS’ purpose is to provide equitable access to quality health care leading to a healthy California for all.

DHCS is a dynamic organization with ambitious goals and talented, committed employees. We work hard every day to fulfill our vital responsibility to support the delivery of quality health care to Californians. DHCS is committed to addressing disparities within our organization and in our communities through efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. This is accomplished, in part, by a commitment toward employing a diverse workforce that reflects the many communities we serve, and by promoting and enforcing equal employment opportunity.

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Special Requirements

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

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:

• The ability to listen to others and communicate in an effective manner. The ability to communicate ideas, thoughts, and facts in writing. The ability/skill to use correct grammar, correct spelling, sentence and document structure, accepted document formatting, and special literary techniques to communicate a message in writing.
• The ability to make decisions and solve problems involving varied levels of complexity, ambiguity, and risk.
• The degree of trustworthiness and ethical behavior of an individual with consideration for the knowledge one has of the impact and consequences when making a decision or taking action.
• The ability to establish and maintain ongoing effective relationships with internal management and staff, and external partners and stakeholders.

DHCS is dedicated to creating an innovative workplace for its team members that is inclusive, diverse, and interactive! Here are a few of the ways we stay engaged with our team:

• Continuous and ongoing training
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additionally, as a team member of the State of California, you may be eligible for many benefits, such as:

• Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
• Defined retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

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Contact Information

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

Hiring Unit Contact:
Susy Castro
[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:
EEO Officer
[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.

Telework and Salary Information

Telework: This position is currently eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change consistent with DHCS’ Telework Program and Government Code sections 14200 - 14203. Telework is available to California residents, and proof of residency may be required. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated office and residence subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the reporting location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The DHCS office location for this position may be located in Sacramento County, San Francisco County, Contra Costa County, Fresno County, Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, or San Diego County.

For a list of possible DHCS office assignment location addresses, please reference the reporting location document attached to the duty statement on this job advertisement.

Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 agreement

Salary: Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receive a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the position’s associated bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not include the temporary salary reduction. Please reach out to the hiring unit contact listed on this job advertisement for details.

Paper applications must include a signature. Dates printed on envelopes by mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology are not acceptable proof of the date the application and any other required documents or materials were filed.

Applicants must state their basis of eligibility (List Eligibility, Lateral Transfer, Reinstatement, T&D, or Surplus/SROA), and the Job Control (JC) number and/or position number in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s), For Which You Are Applying" section on the STD. 678. Surplus/SROA candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application. Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth, etc.) as well as any information regarding your LEAP eligibility and/or exam scores from your documents prior to submission.

All information on the Employment Application (STD 678) must be completed. Applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Resumes or other documents may not be substituted for the Employment Application (STD 678).

If applying electronically, please note that CalCareers no longer allows applicants to withdraw their applications. If you need assistance to withdraw your application, please contact the Recruitment Section at [e-mail] . For all other questions regarding your CalCareer account, please contact CalHR’s CalCareers Unit at [phone] or [e-mail] .

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race