Institutional (LVN) Licensed Vocational Nurse I/II - Colusa - Colusa County, CA

Description

Salary : $57, $104,556.00 Annually
Location : Colusa, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: Dept of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
Opening Date: 01/23/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Thank you for your interest in employment with the County of Colusa.
You must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Please be detailed in the job duties of your work history to clearly demonstrate the duties that are relevant to the position in which you are applying.
All sections of the application MUST be completed. Required documents such as a resume, cover letter, references, and any position-specific certifications must be attached and are not accepted in place of completing the application. Blank applications that reference "see resume" will be disqualified. As your resume and supplemental materials will not be considered as part of the initial screening process.
Be sure to review your application prior to submission. No new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
Application materials are the property of the County of Colusa and will not be returned.
It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number and email address. Failure to do so may result in a missed notification of exams or interviews.
The minimum qualifications as stated in this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Questions?
If you have questions regarding this job announcement or the application process:
For a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the NEOGOV application process, visit
Email the Human Resources Department at or call
Addtional Information:
Colusa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
ALL Colusa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Colusa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, flood, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § As a designated Disaster Worker, you will be required to complete training and may be required report for work during emergencies.
Colusa County does not reimburse travel expenses for employment applications.
The county participates in E-Verify.
Retirees may be subject to hiring restrictions according to Government Code Section h) and 21224 for California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
Colusa County offers an excellent benefit package. For a summary of benefits, please click here: 2026 Benefit Summary
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Do you have a valid California driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least one year of professional experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in a public or private health care setting, or related experience? If yes, you must include this information on your application.

• Yes
• No

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Did you graduate from an accredited Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) program? If yes, please indicate the name of the accredited program, institution attended, and your graduation date. If no, please enter "N/A."
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Do you possess a valid and current Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license issued by the California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians? Please indicate your license number and expiration date or enter "N/A" if not applicable.
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Do you possess a valid CPR certification?

• Yes
• No

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Do you currently possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI), or are you willing to obtain one?

• Select one option below
• Yes, I currently have an NPI
• No, but I am willing to obtain one
• No