REGISTERED NURSE (MAND)

California Department of Developmental Services; California; On-site; USD 106,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

Canyon Springs - Department of Developmental Services in Riverside County is seeking compassionate Registered Nurses to join the team. The role involves maintaining a safe, therapeutic environment, protecting privacy and rights, and providing high-quality clinical care in a state-run facility.

Candidates must hold a Registered Nurse license in California and be able to work overtime, weekends, and potential holidays. Drug screening and background checks are required prior to hire.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN required to work in California.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for individuals with developmental disabilities and severe behavioral conditions.
• Perform essential nursing duties in a clinical setting, including potential client restraint in emergencies when necessary.
• Be available for overtime and weekend/Holiday work as assigned.

Education

Registered Nurse License

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Canyon Springs - Department of Developmental Services is seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join their team. Responsible for maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment, which ensures respect, dignity and protects privacy, rights, confidentiality and physical/emotional well-being of all individuals. Employees will be required to perform the following essential functions: must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance; must be able to participate in client containment, intervention, or restraint in emergency situations; May work weekends and Holidays. Must work overtime as assigned at various shifts.

Pursuant to California Government Code requirements, candidates must be residents of the State of California at the time of appointment. This position requires lawful authorization to work in the United States. The Department does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three percent in exchange for five hours per month of the Personal Leave.

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

Working Conditions

On-going interaction with consumers with developmental disabilities and severe psychiatric and behavioral conditions. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment. May be required to work mandatory overtime as needed to meet staffing requirements.

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-535741
• Position #(s): 472-114-8165-XXX
• Working Title: NURSE
• Classification: REGISTERED NURSE (MAND)
• $9,510.00 - $11,335.00 T
• 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: Riverside County
• Telework: In Office
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Canyon Springs is in Cathedral City which is part of Riverside County. Cathedral City is 110 miles southeast of Los Angeles in the Coachella Valley. Recreation/cultural attractions include golf, tennis, desert preserves, parks, hiking, biking, museums, art galleries, and theater. Next door is well-known city of Palm Springs. Although known as a winter resort area, increasing numbers are making the Coachella Valley their year-round home.

Facility Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov/CanyonSprings/Index.cfm

Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov

Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Registered Nurse License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Benefit Eligibility May Be Based On Job Classification, Bargaining Unit, Time Base And Length Of Appointment. Additional Benefits May Also Be Outlined For Specific Bargaining Units In Employee Collective Bargaining Contracts. For More Information, Please Visit The Links Below:

State Employees - CalHR Benefits Website

CalPERS Health Benefit Summary 2026

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

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

Department Website: http://www.dds.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact

Larry Beasley

[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

Linda Reyes

[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.

Exam/Assessment

If you have not taken the Registered Nurse exam/assessment you may find the exam for this classification at the link below. You must take and pass the exam/assessment to obtain eligibility for hire. https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4645

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.