UNIT SUPERVISOR (SAFETY)

California Department of State Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of State Hospitals – Metropolitan is seeking a Unit Supervisor (Safety) for a 12-month limited term at Metropolitan State Hospital in Norwalk. The incumbent will oversee a 24-hour unit, supervise nursing and support staff, and ensure safe, quality patient care.

Candidates must hold a California RN license or a LVN/Psych Tech license and have one year of applicable leadership experience. Telework: In Office.

Qualifications

• Possession of the legal requirements to practice as a professional Registered Nurse in California as determined by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Possession of a valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technicians; one year of leadership experience in nursing services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a 24-hour unit, managing patient care and staffing.
• Plan, assign, supervise, train, educate and evaluate nursing and other assigned staff.
• Be willing to work in any Unit/Program and any Shift to meet facility needs.

Education

Registered Nurse license (California)

Psychiatric Technician license (CA Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians)

Job description

Working Title

Unit Supervisor (Safety) - Program I - Metropolitan State Hospital - 26-346

Work Location

Los Angeles County

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-529255

Position #(s): 487-014-8104-XXX

Classification: UNIT SUPERVISOR (SAFETY)

$9,238.00 - $10,282.00 S

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Telework: In Office

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Facility: DSH - Metropolitan

Job Description And Duties

Position is Limited-Term for 12 months. This position may be terminated at any time or may become Permanent at a later date

Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the City of Norwalk.

The Department of State Hospitals-Metropolitan is currently accepting applications for Unit Supervisor (Safety), Limited-Term /Full Time.

Working Title: Unit Supervisor (Safety)

Under direction of the Nursing Coordinator in a state hospital, the Unit Supervisor (US) (Safety) incumbent is responsible for the overall management and supervision of an organized unit on a 24-hour basis in a state hospital providing care to patients and for planning, assigning, supervising, training, educating and evaluating the work of nursing and other assigned staff.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Either I
• Possession of the legal requirements to practice as a professional Registered Nurse in California as determined by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Or II
• Possession of a valid license to practice as a Psychiatric Technician issued by the California Board of Vocational Nurse and Psychiatric Technicians. and Experience: One year of experience performing the duties of a nursing classification comparable in level of responsibility to a Registered Nurse, Range B or Senior Psychiatric Technician classification in the direction of the nursing services for a California developmental center, State hospital, Psychiatric Program, or correctional facility level-of-care unit during a shift.

Eligibility Examinations

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).

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).

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