NURSE INSTRUCTOR

California Department of State Hospitals; California (MO); On-site; USD 106,000 - 132,000; Part time

Job summary

The California Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero invites applications for the Nurse Instructor - School of Psychiatric Technology. The role teaches adult learners in psychiatric nursing and related subjects, and supervises clinical training to meet learning objectives.

Based in San Luis Obispo County, this in-office, permanent intermittent appointment involves classroom management, assessment of student progress, and collaboration with the SOPT Program Director to develop educational

Qualifications

• Eligibility: reachable on a certification list, transfer eligibility, or reinstatement eligibility. You must ensure you meet the minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Accurately instruct adult learners in professional nursing principles and techniques in planning, organizing, and conducting educational courses in Psychiatric Nursing, Developmental Disabilities and Nursing Science
• Supervise clinical training of Psych Tech students and assist them to meet clinical objectives
• Heavy lifting up to 30 pounds when required
• Communicate effectively
• Possess classroom management skills
• Possess knowledge of medications and medication medical/psychiatric administration terminology
• Participate in the evaluation and development of educational programs and policy
• Evaluate progress and performance of students
• Tutor and counsel as needed

Job description

Working Title:

NURSE INSTRUCTOR - SCHOOL OF PSYCHIATRIC TECHNOLOGY

Classification:

NURSE INSTRUCTOR

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-530445

Position #(s): 455-547-8154-902

Working Title: NURSE INSTRUCTOR - SCHOOL OF PSYCHIATRIC TECHNOLOGY

Classification: NURSE INSTRUCTOR

$9,476.00 - $11,864.00 T

Salary range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Salaries for part-time and/or intermittent appointments may vary.

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 Intermittent - 1500 Hours

Facility: DSH - Atascadero

Job Description And Duties

The Permanent/Intermittent Nurse Instructor - School of Psychiatric Technology (SOPT) will be directed by the Supervising Registered Nurse (SOPT Program Director) in the Psychiatric Technician Program at the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Accurately instruct adult learners in professional nursing principles and techniques in planning, organizing, and conducting educational courses in Psychiatric Nursing, Developmental Disabilities and Nursing Science


• Supervise clinical training of Psych Tech students and assist them to meet clinical objectives


• Heavy lifting up to 30 pounds when required


• Communicate effectively


• Possess classroom management skills


• Possess knowledge of medications and medication medical/psychiatric administration terminology


• Participate in the evaluation and development of educational programs and policy


• Evaluate progress and performance of students


• Tutor and counsel as needed

Eligibility

To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on an 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.

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: http://www.dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero