NURSING COORDINATOR (SAFETY)

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

Job summary

State of California's Metropolitan State Hospital in Norwalk seeks a Nursing Coordinator (Safety) for the permanent, full-time role. The NC coordinates nursing care within a treatment program, assists the Program Director with administration, and ensures safety-focused patient care across units and shifts.

The position requires a valid RN or Psychiatric Technician license in California and either two years of clinical nursing with supervisory responsibilities or four years with 24-hour unit

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid license to practice as a psychiatric technician or as a professional registered nurse in California.
• Two years of clinical nursing experience at Supervising RN/Unit Supervisor level or four years with 24-hour unit leadership responsibilities.
• Eligibility through permanent civil service status, eligibility list, transfer or reinstatement; exam may be required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates nursing care activities in a treatment program with emphasis on safety.
• Assists Program Director with administration of a treatment program.
• Willing to work in any Unit/Program and shift to meet facility needs.

Skills

Nursing license

Psychiatric technician license

Job description

Job Posting: Nursing Coordinator (Safety) - Program III - Metropolitan State Hospital - 26-512

Department of State Hospitals

JC-538290 -

JC-538290 - Nursing Coordinator (Safety) - Program III - Metropolitan State Hospital - 26-512 NURSING COORDINATOR (SAFETY)

$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: 11/17/2026

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

Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the City of Norwalk

Metropolitan State Hospital is accepting applications for Nursing Coordinator (Safety), Permanent/Fulltime.

The Nursing Coordinator (NC) coordinates the nursing care activities in a treatment program; assists the Program Director with the administration of a treatment program with particular emphasis on nursing care activities; and does other work as required.

Candidates must be willing to work in any Unit/Program and any shift to meet the needs of the facility.

Minimum Qualifications:

Licensure requirements: Possession of a valid license to practice as a psychiatric technician issued by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technician Examiners.

Or Possession of the legal requirements to practice as a professional registered nurse in California as determined by the California Board of Registered Nurses.

AND

Either I

Experience: Two years of clinical nursing experience in the Department of Developmental Services or the Department of Mental Health performing the duties of a class with a level of responsibility at least comparable to that of a Supervising Registered Nurse or Unit Supervisor.

Or II

Experience: Four years of clinical nursing experience with 24-hour responsibility for a nursing program unit in a developmental or mental health setting. (Experience in the California state service applied toward this requirement must be in a class with a level of responsibility comparable to that of a Registered Nurse, Range B.)

Eligibility Examination:

To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM.

It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement. Please carefully read the Minimum Qualifications for the position before taking the exam to ensure you are qualified for the position and have met all requirements.

The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please carefully read and follow the instructions for each process.

Training Expectations: If selected it is mandatory that you attend New Employee Orientation (NEO) in its entirety. NEO can be scheduled Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for up to 30 days for level of care staff (clinical).

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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• NURSING COORDINATOR (SAFETY)

Classification:

$11,074.00 - $13,867.00T

NURSING COORDINATOR (SAFETY) $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:

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: DSH - Metropolitan

Department Information

Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk, 15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey.

DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan: Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).

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• 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 PT or CA RN License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from [e-mail]. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

Employees applying for this position who wish to be considered on a transfer basis must meet the minimum qualifications and all transfer rules. You may also be required to provide additional documents, such as copies of your college transcripts during the screening process when applicable. Please provide proof of the highest paying class you were permanently appointed to from an eligiblelist.

All Examination and/or Employment Application forms must include: "to" and "from" dates (month/day/year); time base; and civil service class titles. Examination and/or Employment Application forms received without this information will be rejected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Examination and/or Employment Application (STD. 678) form.

Note: If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

EMAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Applicants are responsible for obtaining proof of mailing or submission of their applications to MSH-Human Resources Department, Selection Services Unit. Confirmation/receipt of USPS mailed submittals can only be provided for by Certified Mail.

*Multiple eateries within walking distance

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

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

Human Resources Contact: HR-Selection Services Unit [phone] [e-mail]

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.

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.