CDCR Realignment Layoffs

ecountz2 · Nov 20, 2012

I was reading up on the wave 2 officer manual http://www.cdcr.ca.gov/layoffresources/faqs/FAQs-Peace-Officer-6-21-12.pdf (I assume ours is similar) it states if we are limited term without previous state service we can be let go if the position is needed for a FT RN, will that include the staff who want to transfer state wide on the initial "voluntary transfer process"? I know after the "voluntary transfer process" its only by county only, im just concerned being in a desirable so-cal area will i get bumped by a fulltime nurse coming from an undesirable area have you heard anything about that?

240zRN · Nov 28, 2012

I heard, from a non-official source, that unlike the custody side where options for relocation are by county first, medical staff options will open throughout the state and bypass the inter-county phase.

To answer your question, it is correct that if you are still needed (and have limited term status) you will remain an active employee but you are not safe from a senior RN bumping you for your position number. The main difference between limited term employees and perm employees is that we (limited terms) are not eligible for lateral transfer in the traditional reinstatement sense. Luckily for me I work in one of the least desirable locations and we are currently short staffed, however I have seen strong officer transfer movement lately (guys from all over the state came to work here) so I don't underestimate a person's ability to relocate to keep their job. Its a tough job market out there and it isn't exactly easy to go from a prison to the hospital so many nurses who get layed off will not have other choices than to cling onto their state options.

angelkay · Dec 13, 2012

I heard, from a non-official source, that unlike the custody side where options for relocation are by county first, medical staff options will open throughout the state and bypass the inter-county phase.
To answer your question, it is correct that if you are still needed (and have limited term status) you will remain an active employee but you are not safe from a senior RN bumping you for your position number. The main difference between limited term employees and perm employees is that we (limited terms) are not eligible for lateral transfer in the traditional reinstatement sense. Luckily for me I work in one of the least desirable locations and we are currently short staffed, however I have seen strong officer transfer movement lately (guys from all over the state came to work here) so I don't underestimate a person's ability to relocate to keep their job. Its a tough job market out there and it isn't exactly easy to go from a prison to the hospital so many nurses who get layed off will not have other choices than to cling onto their state options.

Hello, from what it seems, its almost like they arent laying off nurses. I looked at an overage/underage report on lifeline and it seems like there are openings at alot of the prisons. At the prison where I am, they are srill hiring nurses. Lets hope for the best

240zRN · Dec 20, 2012

Same here, our over/underage report shows one vacancy as well as one at the prison next door. In a nutshell, if we can survive past March 31st it looks as though we are safe. Crossing fingers (still limited term here!)

apoppyfield, BSN, RN · May 25, 2013

Can you give an update as to the outcome of the layoffs. It looks like CDCR is still hiring and the economy is looking better. Also anyone have any information about the Stockton facility? I was thinking that would be a good place to get my foot in the door, but with a lot of nurses out of jobs, maybe not.