NURSE PRACTITIONER, CF- Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP)

California Correctional Health Care Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A state correctional health service is seeking a Nurse Practitioner, CF to assess and manage health care for patients at Pelican Bay State Prison in California. The ideal candidate must possess a valid California RN license and a Nurse Practitioner certification. Responsibilities include performing physical examinations, interpreting lab results, and providing education and counseling to patients. This position emphasizes a commitment to public safety and community reintegration through effective healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid California RN license.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner required.
• Experience in ambulatory and inpatient settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage health care needs of patients.
• Perform physical examinations and therapeutic procedures.
• Educate and counsel patients on health matters.

Skills

Patient assessment

Therapeutic procedures

Patient education

Interpreting laboratory results

Education

Current California RN license

Nurse Practitioner certification

Job description

Overview

Department Information

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 strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

This advertisement is for a Nurse Practitioner, CF position(s) located at Pelican Bay State Prison (PBSP) in Crescent City, CA, in Del Norte County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 394 -213-9278-XXX.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure to have a valid email address on your application.

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

Job Description And Duties

Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 17, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. Part-time employees are subject to the same conditions as full-time employees, on a prorated basis equivalent to their time-base. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full-time employees, based on the number of hours worked in the pay period.

This Job Control is listed Until Filled. Applications will be reviewed on the following dates: 2/13/26, 2/27/26, 3/13/26, 3/27/26, 4/10/26, 4/24/26, 05/08/26, 5/29/26, 6/12/26, 6/26/26, 7/10/26, 7/24/26, 8/7/26, 8/21/26, 9/4/26, 9/18/26, 10/2/26, 10/16/26, 10/30/26, 11/13/26, 11/27/26, 12/11/26.

Under the supervision of the Chief Physician and Surgeon, Correctional Facility (CF) the Nurse Practitioner (NP), CF assesses and manages the health care needs of patients in ambulatory, inpatient, and specialized clinical settings. The NP, CF performs physical examinations and therapeutic procedures; interprets routine laboratory and imaging results; and educates and counsels patients regarding matters pertaining to their physical and mental health. The NP, CF may also be assigned call duties with back up supervision by a physician manager.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a current license as a registered nurse in California. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will be admitted to the examination, but they must secure the required license before they will be considered eligible for appointment. Possession of a current certification as a Nurse Practitioner by the Board of Registered Nurses. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will be admitted to the examination, but they must secure the required certificate before they will be considered eligible for appointment.

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

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.

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.