What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse I/II position at County of Tehama?
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SALARY
(A-E Steps)
(A-E Steps)
Registered Nurse I:
$36.17 - $43.97 Hourly/$2,893.60-$3,882.40 Biweekly
Registered Nurse II:
$39.93 - $48.53 Hourly/$3,194.40-$3,882.40 Biweekly
Bilingual Incentive!
Bilingual Incentive Pay is 7.5% above the RN I or RN II base salary.
Position Description: Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse I/II performs a variety of professional nursing and client care services to support the functions and operations of the Health Services Agency. Practice settings include primary care clinic, public health, mental health, and correctional facilities.
- Principles and procedures involved with family planning, sexually transmitted disease control, maternal and child health, and child growth and development;
- Maintaining significant flexibility in daily operations and decision-making;
- Laws, rules and regulations applicable to nursing practice;
- Community aspects of nursing programs.
- Bilingual Candidates: Translate, interpret and otherwise communicate with members of the Spanish speaking community.
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Registered Nurse I | Registered Nurse II
Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:- RN I - Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree in Nursing.
- RN II - Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or graduation from an accredited college with an Associate’s degree in Nursing and a Bachelor’s degree in a health related field. Two (2) years of registered nursing experience must accompany a Bachelor’s degree in a health related field, other than nursing.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Class C Driver License and a satisfactory driving record is required. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
- Requires valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California.
- Requires CPR certification.
- Must complete periodic continuing education coursework as required to maintain active licensure.
- Must possess, or be willing to obtain, national provider identifier (NPI).
- Bilingual Candidates:
- Must pass a written and/or oral bilingual proficiency test (or other appropriate test selected by the County) to qualify.
The department is currently recruiting for multiple vacancies.
In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Registered Nurse I/II or Registered Nurse I/II - Bilingual, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.
Testing Dates: August 19-23, 2026. Testing will be provided via email.
Tentative Interview Dates:
1st- Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 3:00pm.
2nd- Monday, August 31, 2026 from 11:00am to 12:00pm.
1st- Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 3:00pm.
2nd- Monday, August 31, 2026 from 11:00am to 12:00pm.
*Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to interview.
In compliance with current regulations in the state of California, this position does not require employees to obtain a COVID-19 vaccination, although it is highly recommended.
New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.
Please upload ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
For questions about this recruitment, please contact:
Emily Unger | 530-527-8491 x3830 | Emily.Unger@tchsa.net
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the County.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER / AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANT / VETERANS' PREFERENCE POLICY / DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
Salary : $36 - $44