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Correctional Nurse 2317 (Revised: 05-07-24)

Full-Time
Personnel
Posted
6 days 17 hours ago

ANNUAL SALARY

$76,692 to $112,125; $86,234 to $126,073; $91,517 to $133,819


NOTES:

  1. Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions. However, candidates with one year of emergency care nursing experience may be considered for appointment to a higher pay grade.
  2. Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.

ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES!

The City of Los Angeles offers a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off and workplace opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. Below are some of the benefits the City of Los Angeles offers:


  • Competitive Health, Vision, and Dental Package

  • Retirement (deferred compensation and pension)

  • Flexible Spending Account (medical and dependent care)

  • Life Insurance

  • Annual paid vacation accrual and floating holidays

  • 14 paid holidays per year

  • 40 hours of paid personal leave per year

  • Annual paid personal (40 hours) and sick leave (96 hours)

  • Paid leave for jury or other civil duties

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • 9/80 work schedule available


A Correctional Nurse performs professional nursing services to arrestees/prisoners in City jails. Duties performed include the following: utilizing protocols in the provision of care; assisting the medical staff with patient evaluations and treatment; performing phlebotomy for forensic purposes; independently obtaining patient histories and performing patient assessments; performing focused physical examinations; performing diagnostic testing such as EKGs and urinalysis; providing emergency care and performing CPR; conducting sick call rounds; assisting with procedures; creating and maintaining medical records; collecting and documenting work statistics; testifying in court proceedings; may act as lead nurse on an individual shift; and does related work.