- Salary
- $38 – $47/hr
- Location
- Tehama County, CA, CA, US
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Please Note: This is an Extra-Help position utilized on an as-needed basis, therefore does not qualify for benefits.
Tehama County Health Services Agency is committed to a healthy community. We provide integrated services to Tehama County residents through education, prevention, assessment, intervention, treatment, and follow up. Our staff are valued for their contributions to client care, whether they work in direct services or are in key support roles. We collaborate, communicate, and support each other so we can focus on what's most important, the overall health of our clients. Every position is a key position at Health Services. We value input, good communication, and collaboration within our organization as well as with our agency partners. If you would enjoy working with people who are committed to the health of our residents, then our agency would like to hear from you.
SALARY
(A-E Steps)
Institutional/Crisis Health Registered Nurse I:
$38.95 - $47.35 Hourly
$38.95 - $47.35 Hourly
Institutional Licensed Crisis Health Worker II:
$43.00 - $52.26 Hourly
$43.00 - $52.26 Hourly
About the Position: Under general supervision, performs a variety of professional nursing and client/inmate care services to support the functions and operations of the adult correctional facility or field services programs such as the Mobile Crisis Response Unit.
- Provides professional nursing services in a secured adult correctional facility and the Mobile Crisis Response Unit.
- Participates in treatment teams to discuss client/inmate progress and develop coordinated care plans.
- May provide on-scene crisis intervention and referrals when community members are undergoing a mental health crisis.
- Provides consultation and related services to treatment teams, other Agency divisions, other agencies/organizations, including participation on special teams and developing strategies.
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- Experience working in a 24-hour psychiatric or adult correctional facility is desirable.
- Institutional/Crisis Health Registered Nurse I - Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree in Nursing.
- Institutional/Crisis Health Registered Nurse II - Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree in Nursing and a Bachelor’s degree in a health related field. Two (2) years of registered nursing experience must accompany a Bachelor’s degree in a health related field, other than nursing.
License & Special Requirements:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Class C Driver License and a satisfactory driving record is required. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
- Requires a valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California.
- Requires CPR certification.
- Must complete periodic continuing education coursework as required to maintain active licensure.
- Must possess, or be willing to obtain, national provider identifier (NPI).
- Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough law enforcement background investigation.
In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for an Institutional/Crisis Health Registered Nurse I/II (Extra Help), as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.
Testing Dates: September 4-7, 2026. Testing will be provided via email.
Tentative Interview Date(s):
1st- Monday. September 14, 2026 from 9:00am to 11:30am.
2nd- Monday, September 21, 2026 from 11:00am to 1:00pm.
*Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview.
New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.
In compliance with current regulations in the state of California, this position does not require employees obtain a COVID-19 vaccination, although it is highly recommended.
Please submit ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For questions about this recruitment, please contact:
Osmara Herrera | 530-528-3284 | [email protected]
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the County.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT / VETERANS' PREFERENCE POLICY / DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
Skills
CPRCompliance