Nurse Evaluator II - HYBRID Option

California Department of Aging; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Aging is seeking a Nurse Evaluator II to join the MSSP team in Sacramento County under hybrid work arrangements. You will perform professional and technical duties supporting frail elderly individuals to remain at home, coordinating care, and guiding nursing staff.

Strong writing, communication, and team leadership are essential to succeed. Under supervision and in collaboration with cross‑functional staff, you will participate in decision making, provide training,

Qualifications

• Must possess CA Registered Nursing License.
• Experience with MSSP or nursing care coordination.
• Strong writing and communication skills; ability to lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional guidance and consultation to MSSP site nursing staff.
• Monitor, coordinate, and train staff in MSSP components.
• Assist frail elderly persons to remain at home through comprehensive case management.
• Contribute to team decision making and program development.

Skills

Nursing license

Communication

Team collaboration

Job description

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, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

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, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-530864

Position #(s): 797-711-8144-001

Working Title: Nurse Evaluator II - HYBRID Option

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: Sacramento County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The California Department of Aging (CDA) administers programs that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and residents in long-term care facilities throughout the State. The Department administers funds allocated under the federal Older Americans Act, the Older Californians Act, and through the Medi-Cal program.

Recognizing that California’s over-65 population is projected to grow to 8.6 million by 2030, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-14-19 calling for the creation of a Master Plan for Aging to be developed by December - 2020. The Master Plan will serve as a blueprint that can be used by state government, local communities, private organizations, and philanthropy to build environments that promote healthy aging. CDA will play an integral part in the development and implementation of the Master Plan.

To Learn More About CDA, Visit: https://www.aging.ca.gov/

To Learn More About The Master Plan, Visit: https://mpa.aging.ca.gov/

To learn more about the Master Plan for Aging activities and status, visit: https://mpa.aging.ca.gov/

To learn more about the Master Plan and the Governor's Executive Order, visit: https://www.chhs.ca.gov/home/master-plan-for-aging/

Department Website: https://aging.ca.gov/

Job Description And Duties

Effective July 1, 2025, The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.

About This Role

Under the direction of the Nurse Evaluator III Supervisor (NE III), the incumbent performs a variety of functions intended to carry out the mission of the California Department of Aging (CDA) and is responsible for less complex professional and technical assistance, consultation, and training to the staff of the MSSP. The Nurse Evaluator II (NE II) will work in a team environment and in collaboration and coordination with representatives from other teams and support staff.

The NE II is responsible for sharing team leadership for the various team responsibilities such as provision of technical assistance, monitoring, communicating, coordinating, and training. These responsibilities require the NE II to participate in and support the vision, mission and goals of the MSSP Team and recognize issues that need to be brought to the team's attention.

The NE II is a full participant in team decision making, strategy formulation, and problem resolution. These responsibilities require a high level of writing ability, communication skills, and a broad knowledge of comprehensive case management to assist frail elderly persons to remain at home.

Roles, products, and duties are described below (percentages and tasks may vary depending upon program needs). In consultation with MSSP site Program Directors, the incumbent continually plans, monitors, and organizes the health and psychosocial components of the MSSP, a major Medi-Cal Waiver Program.

The incumbent also provides professional guidance and consultation to MSSP site nursing staff and Senior Supervising Site Counselors on the provision of health and nursing care services.

To be considered for this position you must provide a completed Application and Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).

Examination Information

Those interested in obtaining employment with the California Department of Aging must apply and compete through the State recruitment process ( 3 Steps To A State Job ) . Applicants who successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list used to recruit for positions.

To apply for the examination for this position, click on the link below to search for the examination and follow the “How to Apply” instructions in the examination announcement: CalCareers Exam/Assessment Search .

If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination, except when your list eligibility expires. For questions regarding the examination process and/or career opportunities with the California Department of Aging, please contact the Human Resources Branch at [e-mail] .

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

Special Requirements

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

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code . The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment and once per year. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

Final Filing Date: 9/23/2026

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).

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.