Supervising Registered Nurse II - Salinas Valley State Prison, Soledad PIP

California Correctional Health Care Services; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services seeks a Supervising Registered Nurse II for the Salinas Valley State Prison Psychiatric Inpatient Program. You will lead nursing staff, oversee psychiatric care, and ensure compliance with Title 22 regulations and program policies in a challenging correctional setting.

The role requires an active RN license and prior supervisory experience, with emphasis on quality patient care, audits readiness, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• Minimum 2–3 years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Title 22 regulations and California civil service rules is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assign, supervise, and evaluate nursing staff workflows in the psychiatric inpatient program.
• Ensure adherence to care standards and Complete Care Model.
• Prepare staff for audits, accreditations, and regulatory reviews.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Mental health care

Regulatory compliance

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

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 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.

This advertisement is for a Supervising Registeerd Nurse II position located at Salinas Valley State Prison and Salinas Valley State Prison - Psychiatric Inpatient Program located in Soledad, in Monterey County.

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 in response to the status of the State budget. 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.

Under the direction of the Chief Nurse Executive (CNE) or the Supervising Registered Nurse (SRN) III, Correctional Facility (CF), the SRN II, CF is responsible for planning, assigning, supervising, and evaluating the work of assigned staff. The SRN II, CF shall oversee staff in the mental health (MH) service line delivery area and staff providing psychiatric nursing care and treatment to patients with mental disorders and/or developmentally disabled patients in accordance with Title 22 regulations. The SRN II, CF must have an understanding of and be compliant with Title 15 Regulations, applicable Government Codes, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) Department Operations Manual, California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) Local Operating Procedures applicable policies, procedures, and program requirements at the Psychiatric Inpatient Program (PIP). The SRN II, CF receives, disseminates, implements, and monitors the adherence to policies and procedures, applies supervisory rules and principles, resolves personnel issues, sets goals for self and others, and ensures the continuity of quality patient care. Actively participates and supports the Complete Care Model , familiarize self and able to prepare staff for accreditations, audits, and visits from the Prison Law Office, the Department of Public Health, court monitors/stakeholders associated with Coleman, Armstrong, and other related individuals associated with MH class members.

This is a limited term position which may be extended or become permanent.

You must have ACTIVE certification status prior to appointment into the classification.

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.