SUPERVISING REGISTERED NURSE (SAFETY)

Department of State Hospitals; California; Vor Ort; USD 124.000 - 155.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero seeks a Supervising Registered Nurse (Safety) for after-hours coverage. The role directs nursing staff, ensures safe patient care, and manages after-hours operations in a secure facility in San Luis Obispo County.

Salary ranges from $11,074.00 to $13,867.00 per month with full-time, permanent status. Final filing date is 11/15/2026, with LOI submission required. Telework is in-office; shifts include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifikationen

• CA RN license required.

Aufgaben

• Visits and observes program unit staff, assessing competency on an ongoing, timely basis; manages and monitors adherence to policies and procedures, regulations and guidelines; sets priorities for shifts.
• Provides regular and comprehensive feedback to other Program Management and Unit Supervisors regarding observations and rounds, actions initiated, and effectiveness of action taken.
• Serves as an after-hour resource to staff for solving administrative issues impacting patient care; supervises acuities and assists staff to ensure safety and security.
• Reviews and approves/denies overtime; reviews staffing balances; addresses emergent staffing issues; intervenes in suspected impairment to maintain safety.
• Ensures nondiscriminatory employment practices and delivery of services; monitors for harassment; maintains monitoring related to Relationship Security.
• Coordinates nursing care activities during evening/overnight hours, weekends and holidays.
• Communicates with Program Nursing Coordinators and liaises with NOD staff and Department Watch Commander; directs on-duty nursing staff.
• Responsible for internal registry nursing staff, monitoring schedules, approving leave, evaluating performance and ensuring mandatory training.
• Evaluates SIR documentation, oversees assessments and orders, and ensures compliance with policies.

Ausbildung

CA Registered Nurse License

Jobbeschreibung

Job Posting:Supervising Registered Nurse (Safety) - After Hours

Department of State Hospitals

JC-537433 -

JC-537433 - Supervising Registered Nurse (Safety) - After Hours
SUPERVISING REGISTERED NURSE (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: 11/15/2026

The Supervising Registered Nurse (Safety) will be directed by the Nursing Coordinator at the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Visits and observes program unit staff, assessing competency on an ongoing, timely basis. Manages and monitors that nursing staff adhere to policies and procedures, regulations and guidelines. Anticipates actual/potential problems that may occur on their shift and sets priorities accordingly.
• Provides regular and comprehensive feedback to other Program Management and Unit Supervisors (US)/ Supervising Registered Nurses (SRN) regarding observations and rounds, actions initiated, and effectiveness of action taken.
• Serves as an after-hour resource to staff for solving administrative issues which potentially impact patient clinical care. Supervises subordinate shift supervisors in the review of acuities. Supervises and as needed, assists subordinate staff in completing duties to ensure safety and security of the facility.
• Reviews and approves/denies all requests related to overtime, reviews program and unit staffing balances ensuring resources are assigned appropriately per policy and addresses any emergent staffing issues. Assess and intervene immediately in instances of suspected employee substance abuse or other impairment, ensuring policy and procedures are followed to maintain patient, staff and facility safety. Responds personally to critical incidents such as assaults on employees or patient disturbances or other situations threatening facility security. Coordinates after hours critical incident stress debriefing as needed.
• Ensures nondiscriminatory employment practices as well as nondiscriminatory delivery of service to patients. References Hospital and Department EEO policy as necessary. Monitors the performance of employees to ensure the workplace is free from sexual harassment. Maintains appropriate monitoring and intervention relative to Relationship Security.
• Coordinates the nursing care activities during evening or overnight hours, weekends, and holidays in all aspects of a treatment program.
• Regularly communicates with Program Nursing Coordinators on the delivery of treatment and nursing services. Provides liaison with NOD staff, Program Officer of the Day, and Department of Police Services Watch Commander. Consults with, advises, and directs on-duty nursing staff in the delivery of treatment and ensures nursing services are being provided per Standard of Care. Acts as Program Officer of the Day.
• Responsible for internal registry nursing staff (PT, RN), monitoring their schedules for compliance with facility requirements, approving leave requests or other schedule changes, monitoring performance and training, identifying performance goals, training and career objectives, and completing timely and meaningful evaluations. Ensures compliance with mandatory training standards.
• Evaluates and provides direction regarding SIR documentation for compliance with facility policies. Oversees timely completion of assessments and physicians’ orders, the application of restraints and seclusion, and provides staff ongoing timely feedback to ensure policies and procedures are followed.

Job Description and Duties

The Supervising Registered Nurse (Safety) will be directed by the Nursing Coordinator at the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Visits and observes program unit staff, assessing competency on an ongoing, timely basis. Manages and monitors that nursing staff adhere to policies and procedures, regulations and guidelines. Anticipates actual/potential problems that may occur on their shift and sets priorities accordingly.
• Provides regular and comprehensive feedback to other Program Management and Unit Supervisors (US)/ Supervising Registered Nurses (SRN) regarding observations and rounds, actions initiated, and effectiveness of action taken.
• Serves as an after-hour resource to staff for solving administrative issues which potentially impact patient clinical care. Supervises subordinate shift supervisors in the review of acuities. Supervises and as needed, assists subordinate staff in completing duties to ensure safety and security of the facility.
• Reviews and approves/denies all requests related to overtime, reviews program and unit staffing balances ensuring resources are assigned appropriately per policy and addresses any emergent staffing issues. Assess and intervene immediately in instances of suspected employee substance abuse or other impairment, ensuring policy and procedures are followed to maintain patient, staff and facility safety. Responds personally to critical incidents such as assaults on employees or patient disturbances or other situations threatening facility security. Coordinates after hours critical incident stress debriefing as needed.
• Ensures nondiscriminatory employment practices as well as nondiscriminatory delivery of service to patients. References Hospital and Department EEO policy as necessary. Monitors the performance of employees to ensure the workplace is free from sexual harassment. Maintains appropriate monitoring and intervention relative to Relationship Security.
• Coordinates the nursing care activities during evening or overnight hours, weekends, and holidays in all aspects of a treatment program.
• Regularly communicates with Program Nursing Coordinators on the delivery of treatment and nursing services. Provides liaison with NOD staff, Program Officer of the Day, and Department of Police Services Watch Commander. Consults with, advises, and directs on-duty nursing staff in the delivery of treatment and ensures nursing services are being provided per Standard of Care. Acts as Program Officer of the Day.
• Responsible for internal registry nursing staff (PT, RN), monitoring their schedules for compliance with facility requirements, approving leave requests or other schedule changes, monitoring performance and training, identifying performance goals, training and career objectives, and completing timely and meaningful evaluations. Ensures compliance with mandatory training standards.
• Evaluates and provides direction regarding SIR documentation for compliance with facility policies. Oversees timely completion of assessments and physicians’ orders, the application of restraints and seclusion, and provides staff ongoing timely feedback to ensure policies and procedures are followed.

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.

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).

12 hour shifts, Weekends, PMs and NOC shift.

12 hour shifts, Weekends, PMs and NOC shift.

Positions filled may be assigned to any shift and any unit according to hospital need.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SUPERVISING REGISTERED NURSE (SAFETY)

Supervising Registered Nurse (Safety) - After Hours

Classification:

$11,074.00 - $13,867.00T

SUPERVISING REGISTERED NURSE (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:

San Luis Obispo County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

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 Registered Nurse License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

A Letter of Interest (LOI) is required and must be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without an attached LOI will not be considered.

• Candidates who believe they meet the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) based on a pattern of education, as outlined in the classification description (specifications), must submit a copy of their unofficial college transcripts showing how many units completed with their application (STD. 678). Higher degrees cannot be accepted as proof of a lower degree.
  • Transcripts must include candidate's name, the name of the school, and the date the degree was conferred, if applicable, in order to be considered for this position.
  • Foreign transcripts must include verification for US equivalency from an independent company.
  • Please ensure that the birthdate and social security number are redacted from the transcripts.
  • If you are not using education to meet the MQs, you may instead use the bypass option (when applying, select Choose/Upload for the required document and then select Bypass File).

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Medical Benefits (health, dental, and vision)
• Work life balance (some positions qualify for flexible work hours and schedules, and a minimum of 10 days of paid leave annually – specific accrual rates can be found here )
• Paid Holidays and leave (family medical leave, military leave, etc.)
• Defined benefit retirement program with CalPERS
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• School loan forgiveness under federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Commute Program
• Employee Wellness Program (discounts to health clubs)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• ScholarShare (college savings account)
• On-the-job training and professional development
• Most positions qualify for annual raises until you reach the maximum salary for that position, subject to meeting performance standards

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

These webpages are intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base, and length of appointment.

Contact Information

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

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.