State of California

REGISTERED NURSE

State of California$80K — $104K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current California Registered Nurse license required
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate required
  • Experience with physical assessments and care planning
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Familiarity with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) is beneficial
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and nursing principles
  • Proficiency in American Sign Language is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Triage students and conduct physical assessments in the treatment room
  • Implement care plans based on Physician's Standing Orders
  • Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians
  • Develop and maintain Health Care Plans for students
  • Participate in IEP meetings as necessary
  • Complete assigned miscellaneous duties as needed
  • Monitor and assess student health status and symptoms.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance options
  • Paid leave including sick days and vacations
  • Retirement plans through CalPERS
  • State Special School Benefits during school breaks
  • Opportunity for additional compensation through a recruitment retention differential
  • Professional development and training opportunities
Full Job Description
This position is for a 10 month school year with eligibility for an additional 2 months to be paid by State Special School Benefits through Unemployment Insurance.

Under the general supervision of the Supervising Registered Nurse, incumbents perform the following duties:
  • Triage students in the treatment room including but not limited to: physical assessment, obtain medical history and vital signs. Minor lab duties: throat cultures and dipstick urinalysis. Establish a nursing diagnosis and determine plan of care.
  • Implement plan of care as outlined in the Physician's Standing Orders
  • Provide inpatient care: assessment of status and symptoms. Perform administration of medication and treatments ordered by the physician.
  • Complete Health Care Plans and participate in students' Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings as needed.
  • Assume miscellaneous job-related duties that may occur.

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

Working Conditions

Subject to fingerprinting and criminal record clearance by the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation and Tuberculosis clearance. This position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
  • REGISTERED NURSE (MAND)
Additional Documents
  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-523070

Position #(s):
205-240-8165-007

Working Title:
REGISTERED NURSE

Classification:
REGISTERED NURSE (MAND) $6,698.00 - $8,693.00 A
Plus a monthly Recruitment and Retention differential of 15% of the base salary.
$7,098.00 - $9,246.00 B
Plus a monthly Recruitment and Retention differential of 15% of the base salary.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Riverside County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Facility:
California School for the Deaf

Work Shift:
Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm; Tue-Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Work Week:
Monday - Friday

Special Requirements
  • The position(s) require(s) a(n) California Board of Registered Nursing License License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.
  • The position(s) require(s) a(n) Basic Cardiac Life Support Certificate. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired.

**EXAMINIATION**

Individuals who do not have lateral transfer eligibility, must have taken and passed an examination to obtain list eligibility for the classification in order to apply. List eligibility may be obtained by meeting the minimum qualifications as outlined in the examination bulletin, and obtaining a passing score on the exam.

The examination bulletin may be viewed on the California Department of Human Resources Web page at:

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2368

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 7/13/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

CDE - School for the Deaf, Riverside
California School for the Deaf
Attn: Human Resources Office/Cecilia Williams
3044 Horace Street

Riverside , CA 92506

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

CDE - School for the Deaf, Riverside
California School for the Deaf
Human Resources Office/Cecilia Williams
3044 Horace Street

Riverside , CA 92506
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE IS LOCATED IN THE ADMINISTRATION BLDG.
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Other - Copy of current Registered Nurse License and CPR card.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Ability to work independently and as a team member. Apply nursing care using the nursing process. Demonstrate skills related to observation, treatment and reassessment of patient symptoms. Ability to keep records, prepare reports and present reports during meetings. Demonstrate knowledge of professional nursing principles and techniques, medical terminology and medicines including narcotics. Proficiency in the use of American Sign Language is desirable.

Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, https://www.calhr.ca.gov/ , and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov/ .

Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.cde.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Cecilia Williams
(951) 248-7700 ext: 1116
[email protected]

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:
Office of Equal Opportunity Director/Civ
(916) 445-9174
[email protected]
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 SALARY INFORMATION

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.

ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION

Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareer Account is highly recommended.

Important: Make sure your contact information, i.e., address, phone number(s), etc., is current in your CalCareer Account.

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State Application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, age, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), examination results, LEAP status, and marital status.

Incomplete or late applications packages will NOT be considered.

If you choose not to submit electronically and are mailing or dropping off your hard copy State Application (STD-678), use the revised 06/2024 version.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified will be interviewed. This advertisement will be used for this and other vacancies that may occur during this posting and future Permanent/Intermittent and/or Limited Term vacancies that may occur. For information on how to obtail list eligiblity, please visit the CalHR website at http://www.jobs.ca.gov/ .

DEPARTMENT IS NOT REQUIRED TO CONTACT ALL CANDIDATES WITH LIST ELIGIBILITY; THEREFORE, CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEARCH FOR VACANCIES THEY MAY BE ELGIBILE FOR AND APPLY.

About State of California

The State of California is a government entity responsible for providing a variety of services to its residents, including education, healthcare, and public safety. The state was admitted to the Union in 1850 and has since grown to become the most populous state in the United States. California is known for its diverse geography, including beaches, mountains, and deserts. The state government is committed to promoting economic growth and improving the quality of life for all Californians.
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