Public Health Nurse II

California Men’s Colony (CMC)

$109,152 - $136,620 annual salary*

California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse with advanced knowledge of infection control and communicable disease prevention to provide consultation, training, and coordination within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s (CDCR) California Men’s Colony facility, located in San Luis Obispo.

In this vital position, you will:

• Continually coordinate, implement, assess, and review the CDCR public health and infection control policies, procedures, and programs
• Provide technical assistance to institutional staff as it relates to the implementation of infectious disease control policies and procedures; and assist with public health education and training at the institution
• Serve as a liaison to the Department of Health Services, Local County Health Officers, and other community health agencies to manage communicable disease control that may impact the community
• Assess the standards of the institution for quality assurance and surveillance of communicable diseases, and participate in epidemiological studies and analyses to maintain a proactive defense against disease outbreak

To qualify for this opportunity, you must have California licensure, a Public Health Nurse certificate, and a minimum of two years of experience as a public or community nurse.

In return for your knowledge and efforts, CCHCS offers comprehensive State of California benefits, including:

• Bonus for those new to California State Service
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Secure State of California retirement that vests in 5 years (visit CalPERS.ca.gov for retirement formulas)
• Robust 401(k) and 457 savings plans
• A variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• And much more

To apply online, please visit https://cchcs.hodesiq.com/job_detail.asp?JobID=5652237&user_id=

EOE.

*2.5% salary increase scheduled for July 1,2022