NURSE INSTRUCTOR, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 111,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of California is seeking a Nurse Instructor for the California Health Care Facility (CHCF) in San Joaquin County, Stockton, CA. This 12-month limited term, full-time in-office position offers a salary between $9,950.00 and $12,457.00 per month.

Under supervision, the NI will plan, develop, implement, and evaluate nursing training and competency programs across licensure levels, coordinating with management to meet ongoing staff development needs and orientation for new hires.

Qualifications

• NURSE INSTRUCTOR, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY is the advertised role title.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, assess, and evaluate training, educational, and competency programs for nursing staff.
• Collaborate with management and other healthcare professionals to address training needs and orientation for new employees.

Skills

Nurse Instructor

Job description

NURSE INSTRUCTOR, CF – CALIFORNIA HEALTH CARE FACILITY (CHCF)

Salary: $9,950.00 - $12,457.00 per Month.

Contract Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time.

Work Location: San Joaquin County, Stockton, CA.

Telework: In Office.

Facility: California Health Care Facility - CCHCS.

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time.

Under the supervision of the Chief Nurse Executive or Director of Nursing, the Nurse Instructor (NI) for the Correctional Facility is responsible for planning, developing, implementing, assessing, and evaluating the training, educational, and competency programs for all nursing personnel in compliance with the Incarcerated Medical Services Policies and Procedures, the Mental Health Services Delivery System (MHSDS) Program Guide, and the various levels of nursing licensure. The NI, CF is responsible for working with management and other healthcare providers to address and meet the ongoing training needs of the staff, to facilitate and provide orientation programs for new employees, and to promote the efficient, appropriate, and cost‑effective use of healthcare resources. The NI, CF is experienced and knowledgeable in all aspects of the nursing process, including nursing protocols, policies and procedures, treatments, nursing scopes of practice, principles, methods and strategies of teaching and learning, and needs of adult learners.

Minimum Requirements

• NURSE INSTRUCTOR, CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

Vision: We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission: To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.

Across our organization, our programs work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR and CCHCS mission.

Final Filing Date: 10/15/2026

Contact Information

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

Department Website: https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers

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) [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.

Additional Information

Priority consideration will be given to Reemployment, Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), and Surplus candidates.

All methods of appointments may be considered.

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.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.