Supervising Registered Nurse (Safety) - Program VI, Unit 1

Job Description and Duties

The  Supervising Registered Nurse (Safety)- Program VI, Unit 1  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: 

• Responsible for Unit Operations, which includes effectively communicating and ensuring staff are following Administrative Directives, Nursing Procedures, and Program Policies.
• Monitor and maintain Unit compliance with TJC and Licensure standards. Ensures audit systems are in place and used on their unit for procedures including restraint/seclusion, security inspections, daybooks, shakedown logs, and RN/PT required documentation and monitors these on a regular basis for compliance.
• Reviews Emergency Drills, Fire Drills, Pharmacy audits, SIR’s and associated reports.
• Is responsible for twenty-four-hour Supervision of a treatment unit in maintaining a clean, safe, secure, non-violent environment.
• Adjusts regular schedule to provide leadership and supervision on the unit periodically and during critical situations or whenever directed by Program Management.
• Schedule and direct the activities of nursing service personnel assigned to a level of care unit during a 24-hour period.
• Supervises and ensures subordinate staff are accounting for all utensils to prevent their use as weapons; inspecting and shaking down patients for hazardous contraband and inspecting unit for possible security breaches that may signal an impending escape attempt.
• Schedules nursing staff on the unit to meet standards of coverage and reviews unit overtime, use of unscheduled time off, and initiate corrective action as needed.
• Take active role in implementing operations to meet departmental and hospital EEO standards.
• Assure performance standards are met, as required by hospital policy and relevant State law, through the annual performance evaluation process.
• Provides immediate supervision and management to Unit One.
• Develop, implement, review and revises hospital policies which involve Unit One operations.
• Promote effective interdisciplinary treatment teamwork and establish an environment conducive to the framework of Recovery Model Rehabilitation.
• Supervise the delivery of treatments and medications and ensure all policies are being followed.
• Collaborates with the HSS/CNS staff to assure the delivery of quality nursing care.
• Applies and demonstrates knowledge of Trauma Informed Care (TIC) and correct methods in Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI), that includes patient containment, heavy lifting, applying restraints, and responding to emergency situations throughout the hospital.
• Investigate and adjust or recommend solutions to complaints from forensic patients.
• Is familiar with applicable nursing service bargaining contracts; monitors supervisory interventions on their unit to prevent potential labor contract violations. Cooperative and positive in work group meetings and able to effectively communicate information to staff.

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.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications.

If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy.

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Working Conditions

This position requires you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA).

Special Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California has a generous benefits package including:

• Medical Benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Holidays and leave
• Defined benefit retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Commute Program
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program

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

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.
  

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Other - You must provide your current California Registered Nurse License Number on your application.
• Other - 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).
  
• Other - 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.