NURSE INSTRUCTOR

California Department of State Hospitals; California; On-site; USD 114,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is seeking a Nurse Instructor for the School of Psychiatric Technology. This permanent, full-time role is based in San Luis Obispo County and involves leading nursing education and supervising clinical training for Psychiatric Technician students.

The instructor will teach adult learners in Psychiatric Nursing, Developmental Disabilities and Nursing Science, supervise student training, and contribute to program development and policy;

Qualifications

• Instruct adult learners in professional nursing principles and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Instruct adult learners in nursing principles and techniques in Psychiatric Nursing, Developmental Disabilities and Nursing Science.
• Supervise clinical training of Psychiatric Technician students and assist them to meet clinical objectives.
• Communicate effectively and possess classroom management skills.
• Evaluate progress and performance of students.
• Tutor and counsel as needed.

Job description

Working Title

NURSE INSTRUCTOR - SCHOOL OF PSYCHIATRIC TECHNOLOGY

Classification

NURSE INSTRUCTOR

Salary

$9,476.00 - $11,864.00 T

Number of Positions

1

Work Location

San Luis Obispo County

Telework

In Office

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Facility

DSH - Atascadero

Job Description And Duties

The Permanent/Full Time 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
• An instructor in a BVNPT approved Psychiatric Technician Training Program shall have had or be currently attending a course in teaching (Adult Learner's Certificate course)**

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.

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

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