Unit Safety Supervisor - 24/7 Leadership (Hybrid)

California Department of State Hospitals; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 9,200 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is seeking a Unit Supervisor (Safety) to oversee nursing staff, coordinate 24-hour unit operations, and ensure compliance with hospital safety standards in a secure forensic setting.

The role emphasizes leadership, trauma-informed care, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to maintain a safe, clean, non-violent environment while meeting state requirements and emergency drill protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising nursing staff within a unit.
• Ability to enforce safety policies and standards.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care and emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Schedules nursing staff on the unit to meet coverage standards and reviews overtime and unscheduled leave.
• Directs activities of nursing service personnel on a 24-hour cycle.
• Supervises staff to prevent contraband and security breaches; conducts unit inspections.

Skills

Nursing staff scheduling

Unit supervision

Safety compliance

Emergency response

Job description

California Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is seeking a Unit Supervisor (Safety) to oversee nursing staff, coordinate 24-hour unit operations, and ensure compliance with hospital safety standards in a secure forensic setting.

The role emphasizes leadership, trauma-informed care, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to maintain a safe, clean, non-violent environment while meeting state requirements and emergency drill protocols.