UNIT SUPERVISOR (SAFETY)

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

Job summary

California Department of State Hospitals is seeking a Unit Supervisor (Safety) at Patton State Hospital in San Bernardino County. This permanent, full-time position administers routine nursing services, coordinates unit staff, and supervises level-of-care nursing personnel in a forensic unit.

Strong professionalism, discretion, and communication are essential for success. The role requires coordinating care, enforcing directives and policies, and supporting program goals while maintaining

Responsibilities

• The Unit Supervisor administers routine nursing services of a unit and coordinates the work of staff across shifts.
• Trains and develops shift leads and instructs level-of-care nursing personnel.
• Monitors and enforces Administrative Directives, Nursing Procedures, and Program Policies.
• Attends hospital-wide committee meetings as assigned.
• Ensures confidential handling of patient care information and staff communications.

Job description

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-537174

Position #(s):
502-044-8104-XXX

Working Title:
Unit Supervisor

Classification:
UNIT SUPERVISOR (SAFETY)

Salary:
$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

Work Location:
San Bernardino County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Facility:
Department of State Hospitals - Patton

Job Description And Duties

Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department is accepting applications for at least one (1) Permanent, Full-Time appointment to the Unit Supervisor (Safety) classification.

Program IV is looking for an individual that possesses a high degree of professionalism, initiative, and independence with performing tasks. Candidates must be able to communicate in a courteous, professional, and effective manner with different departments in the hospital. Duties include, but are not limited to, the ability to exercise tact, good judgement, and confidentiality when dealing with staff and management; ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities. Candidates must be able to coordinate and supervise level of care staff duties in a forensic unit.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• The Unit Supervisor administers the routine nursing services of a unit; coordinates the work of a unit and works as a liaison between unit staff on different shifts; trains and develops shift leads and instructs level-of-care nursing personnel in nursing, habilitation and rehabilitation techniques for clients/patients; continuous management and supervision of a unit that offers routine and supportive nursing service.
• Responsible for unit operations, which includes effectively communicating and ensuring staff are following Administrative Directives, Nursing Procedures, and Program Policies.
• Assists in planning and implementation of program goals, objectives, and activities. Assists in establishing program policies and procedures within hospital and departmental policy and structure to achieve desired results.
• Attends Hospital-wide committee meetings as assigned.
• Assists the Program Director and Nursing Coordinator in assuring compliance with departmental, hospital, and program policies and procedures.
• Assures that all appropriate information regarding patient care, training, and hospital protocol issues are distributed to and understood by unit staff.
• Approaches employee and patient confidentiality issues with professionalism and within the mandates of our court system.
• Promotes morale on the unit.

The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.

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

Department Information

DSH - Patton

3102 E. Highland Avenue

Patton, CA 92369

http://www.dsh.ca.gov

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