ASSISTANT COORDINATOR OF NURSING SERVICES

California Department of State Hospitals; California (MO); On-site; USD 124,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is seeking an Assistant Coordinator of Nursing Services to oversee nursing staff, ensure timely evaluations, and lead training initiatives. The role focuses on maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and coordinating labor relations and scheduling for CNS teams.

The position requires strong leadership, clinical oversight, and dedication to patient safety, with a standard 0800–1630, Monday–Friday schedule in an in-office setting at

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Responsible for direct supervision of assigned staff Registered Nurses (RN) Supervising Registered Nurses (SRN), supervision of Nurse of Day (NOD) operations.
• Assure timely and appropriate evaluations; provide leadership, counseling, consultation, direction, and provide projects to develop skills and promote career development.
• Ensure compliance with requirements of all regulatory agencies; ensure all emergency equipment is in good working order and CNS staff are current in emergency procedures to safeguard the patients, staff, and DSH property from harm and/or damage.
• Assist in determining training needs and assure that proper training is provided to staff; assure competencies are up to date for assigned staff.
• Maintain knowledge of labor relations specific to contracts, grievance, and complaint handling. Consult and process labor relations issues in consultation with Labor Relations officer. Responsible for assigned staff timekeeping, including reviewing/signing 634’s; completing quarterly time usage form; reviewing time balance reports and daily sign in sheets; provide input for time off request by assigned staff. Responsible for developing monthly schedules for CNS staff. Prepare overtime reports and process employee vacation requests.
• Responsible for the overall nursing care delivered by Health Services Specialists (HSS) and Registered Nurses (RN) in the NOD office; oversees all functions of assigned area, develops goals and objectives for continuous quality improvement, monitors, and intervenes as needed.
• Regular and consistent attendance is critical to the successful performance of this position due to the heavy workload and time-sensitive nature of the work. The incumbent routinely works with and is exposed to sensitive and confidential issues and/or materials and is expected to always maintain confidentiality.

Job description

Working Title:

Assistant Coordinator of Nursing Services

Classification:

ASSISTANT COORDINATOR OF NURSING SERVICES

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-532155

Position #(s): 455-240-8132-005

Working Title: Assistant Coordinator of Nursing Services

Classification: ASSISTANT COORDINATOR OF NURSING SERVICES

$11,074.00 - $13,867.00 T

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: San Luis Obispo County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: DSH - Atascadero

Work Shift: 0800 – 1630

Work Week: Monday – Friday

Job Description And Duties

• Responsible for direct supervision of assigned staff Registered Nurses (RN) Supervising Registered Nurses (SRN), supervision of Nurse of Day (NOD) operations.
• Assure timely and appropriate evaluations; provide leadership, counseling, consultation, direction, and provide projects to develop skills and promote career development.
• Ensure compliance with requirements of all regulatory agencies; ensure all emergency equipment is in good working order and CNS staff are current in emergency procedures to safeguard the patients, staff, and DSH property from harm and/or damage.
• Assist in determining training needs and assure that proper training is provided to staff; assure competencies are up to date for assigned staff.
• Maintain knowledge of labor relations specific to contracts, grievance, and complaint handling. Consult and process labor relations issues in consultation with Labor Relations officer. Responsible for assigned staff timekeeping, including reviewing/signing 634’s; completing quarterly time usage form; reviewing time balance reports and daily sign in sheets; provide input for time off request by assigned staff. Responsible for developing monthly schedules for CNS staff. Prepare overtime reports and process employee vacation requests.
• Responsible for the overall nursing care delivered by Health Services Specialists (HSS) and Registered Nurses (RN) in the NOD office; oversees all functions of assigned area, develops goals and objectives for continuous quality improvement, monitors, and intervenes as needed.
• Regular and consistent attendance is critical to the successful performance of this position due to the heavy workload and time-sensitive nature of the work. The incumbent routinely works with and is exposed to sensitive and confidential issues and/or materials and is expected to always maintain confidentiality.

Eligibility: To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on a certification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications.

If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Department Information

The Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California. Located on the central coast of California, the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is in the vicinity of destination locations such as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Morro Bay, with easy access to beautiful beaches, serene natural settings, and many historical landmarks. We invite you to join our professional and talented workforce.

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov