Position: Chief Nurse Executive – Whole Person Care Program

Annual Salary Range: $244,980 - $293,700

Location: Elk Grove, CA

Ready to join an organization committed to change management, process improvement, and better health outcomes?

At California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS), Chief Nurse Executives play a key role in the delivery of nursing services to the incarcerated patients in our care throughout California.

About the Position:

In this highly visible leadership position, you will be responsible for the administration of nursing programs for the statewide Whole Person Care Program, including:

• The comprehensive management of nursing patient care in support of treatment initiatives for HCV, HIV, and Addiction Services for Substance Use Disorder
• Providing overall leadership, direction, and monitoring of all nursing services within the Whole Person Care Program
• Integrating chronic care management principles to identify and stratify at-risk populations, ensure illness prevention, and patient-centered treatment
• Collaborating with multiple internal and external stakeholders at the state, county, and local levels
• Developing and supporting community partnership networks to ensure an effective, comprehensive transition and community entry system for high risk patients
• Traveling to correctional institutions throughout California, as necessary

Benefits:

In return for your skills, we offer competitive salaries and reliable State of California benefits, including:

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule

• State of California retirement that vests in 5 years (visit www.CalPERS.ca.gov for retirement formulas)

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Robust 401(k) and 457(b) retirement plans (tax defer up to $47,000-$62,000 per year)
• And much more

Requirements:

• California licensure as a registered nurse
• Bachelors degree in nursing, health services administration, or related field (Master’s degree desirable)
• 5 yrs. clinical experience in a comprehensive medical setting
• 3 yrs. administrative or supervisory experience in a health care organization/facility with at least 20 subordinate nurses
• Experience in program design, development, implementation, and evaluation is desirable

About California Correctional Health Services:

• State of California agency partnered with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
• Robust Correctional Health System providing medical, dental, and mental health care with headquarters in Elk Grove, multiple Regional Offices, and more than 30 CDCR facilities across California.

Take the Next Step:

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Erica Nuezca at Erica.Nuezca@cdcr.ca.gov or (916) 639-7876.  To apply, click "Apply Now." 

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About California Correctional Health Care Services

Established to oversee and provide timely access to quality health care in all adult correctional facilities operated by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation in California, California Correctional Health Care Services is seeking dedicated health care professionals to continue this important mission. In return we offer all of the benefits of employment with State of California, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options; generous paid time off; and retirement options that include a pension and 401(k) and 457 accounts. Plus, with locations throughout the state, you’re sure to find your perfect fit!

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