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Job Description
Definition & Distinguishing Characteristics
Do you have a passion for nursing? Are you ready to make a meaningful difference every day in a correctional healthcare setting?
The County of Colusa is looking for compassionate and skilled Institutional Licensed Vocational Nurses I/II to join our team. This position plays a vital role in delivering quality nursing care within correctional and institutional environments. It is a full-time role with a Monday-Friday schedule from the date of hire through June 30, 2026. Beginning July 1, 2026, the tentative schedule may shift to either Monday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Friday, consisting of 12.5-hour day shifts, though work may occasionally include varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays. This is ideal for professionals who want to make a positive difference every day. If you are dedicated to making a positive difference in patient care and thrive in a fast-paced, challenging setting, this opportunity is for you. To learn more about this position, please click on the job description HERE .
There are two (2) positions available that can be filled at any level, depending on the qualifications of the successful applicants. This recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies and establish an eligibility list to fill other openings without reposting.
This recruitment is open until filled. It is to your advantage to submit an application as soon as possible, as the recruitment may close at any time following application review on February 20, 2026.
What's this Job All About?
In this role, the employee delivers hands-on nursing care to support the physical and well-being of patients and inmates, with the primary work location being the Colusa County Jail. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring vital signs, treating wounds, responding to medical emergencies, and coordinating care with healthcare providers. The position also involves maintaining accurate medical records, assisting with admissions and discharges, and helping ensure a safe and clean environment. At the II level, the employee may work more independently, exercise greater judgment in patient care, and provide guidance or lead support to other nursing staff.
How do we make a difference?
Department of Health & Human Services is dedicated to improving the health, safety, and well-being of our community through a wide range of programs, from public health and supportive care. Licensed Vocational Nurses help ensure safe, healthy outcomes while contributing to the department’s mission of serving all Colusa County residents.
Do our values speak to you?- Deliver WOW Through Service to Others & Our Community
- Embrace and Drive Change
- Be Adventurous, Creative, Open-Minded
- Pursue Growth and Learning
- Build Open and Honest Relationships with Communication
- Foster a Positive Team and Family Spirit
- Be Passionate and Determined
- Be Humble and Kind
What are the benefits?- A beautiful, safe community in which to work and serve.
- A caring, empathetic, & fun work family that you will be welcomed into.
- A job with WORK-LIFE BALANCE
- Competitive salary commensurate with education & experience
- A LIFETIME PAYCHECK (3% @ 60 for Classic Members and 2% @ 62 for New Members) - As long as you work for 5 years and vest in the CalPERS system, you will receive a retirement paycheck for the rest of your life.
- Amazing health care BENEFITS at NO COST to you - Unless you choose a premium health care plan.
- Authentically kind and engaged leadership who truly enjoy developing staff.
- 457 Deferred Compensation.
- PAID vacation, PAID holidays (15), and PAID leave if you get sick.
- Vacation Parity - Previous service with a public agency counts towards vacation accrual at Colusa County. A public agency includes cities, counties, districts, the military, and similar entities. To learn more about vacation parity, please see our benefit summary.
Supervision & Examples of Duties
Receives general supervision from the Institutional Supervising Registered Nurse, or other designated supervisory nursing or management staff.
May provide functional or lead direction to assigned staff.
Qualifications
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Institutional Licensed Vocational Nurse I
Experience: One year of professional experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a public or private health care setting, or related experience.
Experience working in a 24-hour psychiatric or adult correctional facility is desirable.
Training: Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program.
Institutional Licensed Vocational Nurse II
Experience: Two years or more of professional experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a public or private health care or correctional facility setting.
Experience in a 24-hour psychiatric or adult correctional facility is desirable.
Training: Graduation from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse program.
Licenses and Special Requirements (Both Levels):
Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
Possession of a valid and current Licensed Vocational Nurse license issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
Completion of required continuing education to maintain licensure.
Possession of, or willingness to obtain, a National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Possession of a valid CPR certification.
Successful completion of an extensive and thorough law enforcement background investigation and maintenance of clearance while employed.
Supplemental Information
The salary range above consists of 15 steps. Steps 1-6 are annual merit steps with approximately 5% difference between each step, based on successful performance. Steps 7-15 are additional merit steps, requiring 2 years of satisfactory performance at the previous step. Steps 7-14 provide 2.5% increases, while Step 15 offers a 5% increase. The final salary offered will depend on the applicant's experience and qualifications, ranging from steps 1 to 15.
Colusa County offers an excellent benefit package. For a summary of benefits, please click here: 2026 Benefit Summary
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Colusa
Show moreThe County of Colusa, nestled in the heart of the Sacramento Valley approximately 60 miles north of Sacramento and 100 miles northeast of the San Francisco Bay Area, is a vibrant community rich in history and tradition and, offering a wonderful environment in which to live, work and play. The County, with approximately 22,000 residents, includes two incorporated cities; Colusa, which is the county seat, and Williams. The local economy is largely agriculturally based producing crops valued at more than $900 million each year and exporting farm commodities throughout the United States and to about seventy countries worldwide.
County government business is still conducted within the antebellum court house which was built in 1861 and has operated continuously ever since. The County’s annual General Fund budget is roughly $28 million; the total budget is about $78 million. The workforce is comprised of approximately 350 full-time equivalent positions that are assigned to five represented bargaining units.
Colusa County also offers many diverse outdoor recreational opportunities and is considered to be a sportsman’s paradise. The Sacramento River meanders through the County. Portions of five national protected areas are located within the county: Butte Sink Wildlife Refuge; Colusa National Wildlife Refuge; Delevan National Wildlife Refuge; Mendocino National Forest and; Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge. Recreational opportunities such as hiking, bird watching, camping and water sports abound. The Sacramento River and local lakes, offer world class fishing -