REGISTERED NURSE (SAFETY)

California Department of State Hospitals; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 9,510 - 11,335; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in California seeks a Registered Nurse for its Patient & Employee Clinic. The RN will perform assessments, administer medications, and respond to emergencies while maintaining health records. Candidates must meet State Hospitals nursing exam criteria to apply. This position offers full-time hours in an in-office setting, with a salary range of $9,510 – $11,335 annually. Applicants should apply by January 13, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must meet State Hospitals nursing exam criteria.
• Experience in nursing assessments, medication administration, and patient monitoring required.
• Knowledge of infection control standards and crisis intervention needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessments and administer medications.
• Support medical/surgical consultations and monitor patients.
• Respond to medical and psychiatric emergencies.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Crisis-intervention skills

CPR/Basic Life Support

Medical documentation

Tools

Pulmonary function devices

EKG/Holter monitors

IV pumps

Job description

Registered Nurse – Patient & Employee Clinic

Job Code: JC-503331
Classification: Registered Nurse (Safety)
Salary Range: $9,510 – $11,335 per year
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Patton State Hospital, 3102 E Highland Avenue, Patton, CA 92369
Telework: In Office

Responsibilities

The RN will:

• Perform nursing assessments, administer medications and treatments, complete vital signs and specimen collection.
• Support medical/surgical consultations, document clinical findings, and monitor patients during unit routines and therapeutic activities.
• Provide pre‑/post‑procedure care, prepare patients for internal and external referrals, and maintain accurate electronic health records.
• Respond to medical and psychiatric emergencies, apply crisis‑intervention skills, and participate in alarms and disaster plans.
• Maintain competency in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Basic Life Support, and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support for high‑risk procedures such as Electroconvulsive Therapy.
• Operate specialty clinic equipment such as pulmonary function devices, autorefractors, audiometric devices, bladder scanners, EKG/Holter monitors, centrifuges, microscopes, CPAP/BiPAP units, nebulizers, IV pumps, and other clinic tools.
• Ensure compliance with infection‑control standards, maintain a clean and safe environment, demonstrate cultural humility, protect confidential information, and uphold professional boundaries.

Qualifications

Applicants should meet the State Hospitals nursing exam criteria. Failure to take the exam will result in the application not moving forward in the process. For exam details, follow the directions carefully: Registered Nurse Exam Bulletin.

Application Deadline

Applicants that meet the recruitment criteria should apply to the Human Resources – Employment Unit no later than Tuesday, January 13, 2026.