Institutional (LVN) Licensed Vocational Nurse I/II

Job Description:

Institutional (LVN) Licensed Vocational Nurse I/II

Description

Definition & Distinguishing Characteristics

Do you have a passion for nursing and desire to make a meaningful impact?

The County of Colusa is looking for compassionate and skilled Institutional Licensed Vocational Nurses I/II to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to provide quality nursing care within the Colusa County Jail while also supporting the California Home Visiting Program (CHVP), providing nursing and case management services to at-risk families in their homes.

This is a full-time position with a 37.5 workweek. The tentative schedule consists of 12.5 hour day shifts, either Monday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Friday. All schedules include Wednesday shifts at the correctional facility. Work schedules may be adjusted to meet the department's operational needs and may occasionally include varying shifts, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays to cover absences by other staff.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals who are passionate about providing compassionate patient care, thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment, and want to make a positive impact in both correctional and community health settings. To learn more about this position, please click on the job description HERE .
There is one (1) position 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.

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.

In addition to supporting Jail Health operations, this position provides nursing and case management support for the California Home Visiting Program (CHVP), working with families in their homes to promote healthy child development and effective parenting skills.

The Institutional LVN also serves as supplemental nursing coverage for Jail Health operations, helping ensure continuity of care and operational flexibility.

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 to 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

SALARY INFORMATION (based on a 37.5-hour work week)
Institutionalized LVN I: $4,812 - $7,894 monthly
Institutionalized LVN I: : $5,314 - $8,713 monthly

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

Closing Date/Time: 8/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$57,744.00 - $104,556.00 Annually