ASSISTANT COORDINATOR OF NURSING SERVICES

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

Job summary

State of California, Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero, seeks an Assistant Coordinator of Nursing Services to supervise RN/SRN staff and oversee NOD operations. The role emphasizes leadership, staff development, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

The position requires an active CA BRN license, supervision experience, and strong timekeeping and scheduling skills. It is a permanent, full-time role located in San Luis Obispo County with standard 0800–1630 shifts.

Qualifications

• Active California BRN license required.
• Minimum qualifications listed in the duty statement.
• Experience supervising Registered Nurses (RN) and Nurse of Day (NOD) operations.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision of assigned RN/SRN staff and NOD operations.
• Provide leadership, counseling and direction; develop skills and career growth.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and maintain emergency equipment readiness.

Skills

Staff supervision

Nursing leadership

Timekeeping

Scheduling

Labor relations knowledge

Education

CA BRN License

Job description

Job Posting: Assistant Coordinator of Nursing Services

Department of State Hospitals

JC-532155 -

JC-532155 - Assistant Coordinator of Nursing Services ASSISTANT COORDINATOR OF NURSING SERVICES

$11,074.00 - $13,867.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/7/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

The Assistant Coordinator of Nursing will be directed by the Coordinator of Nursing Services in Central Nursing Services at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

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 and Duties

The Assistant Coordinator of Nursing will be directed by the Coordinator of Nursing Services in Central Nursing Services at the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• 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.

Working Conditions

This position requires you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA).

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• ASSISTANT COORDINATOR OF NURSING SERVICES

Assistant Coordinator of Nursing Services

Classification: ASSISTANT COORDINATOR OF NURSING SERVICES $11,074.00 - $13,867.00T 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:

Work Shift: 0800 – 1630

Work Week: Monday – Friday

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.

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) CA Board of Registered Nursing License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

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

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

• Applications postmarked on the final filing date will be accepted.
• Scanned, copied, or faxed applications will not be accepted.
• Applications will be screened and only the most competitive will be offered an interview.
• Any limited-term appointments may transition in to a permanent appointment.
• Selected candidates will be required to submit to a criminal history review utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.
• This position requires candidates to pass a Medical Evaluation. You will be required to submit to a Medical Evaluation and receive clearance prior to being hired.
• This position requires candidates to take and pass a drug screening test. You will be required to take and pass the drug screening test prior to being hired.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.