Job Description

Job Description and Duties

DSH-Patton Human Resources Department is accepting applications for at least (1) Permanent, Full-Time appointment for the Supervising Registered Nurse (Safety) position. Under the direction of the Chief of Primary Care Services, Chief Physician and Surgeon, and Medical Services Administrator, the Supervising Registered Nurse (SRN) oversees the daily operations of the Medical Services Department. This includes leadership, direct supervision, and administrative oversight of multidisciplinary clinic services to ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, and compliant patient care.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, directing and coordinating daily operations across a wide range of clinical service areas, including Medical/Surgical Clinic, Employee Clinic, Public Health, Radiology, Optometry, Physical and Occupational Therapy, and others. The role involves maintaining departmental policies and manuals, ensuring regulatory compliance through audits and timely updates. Ability to interpret and adhere to The Joint Commission Standards, Title 22 regulations, hospital policies and practices including the Nursing Policies/Procedures and Administrative Directives. This position also reviews billing documentation and external provider invoices to ensure adherence to contractual terms and works closely with the Contracts Office to manage external services and budgets. The incumbent will collaborate with hospital leadership on strategic planning, participates in quality improvement initiatives, and contributes to hospital-wide administrative and performance improvement efforts.

Ability to:

- Apply nursing judgment in a forensic setting.

- Supervise and lead multidisciplinary teams.

- Prepare reports, manage resources, and coordinate clinical services effectively.

Knowledge of:

- Professional nursing principles, practices, and hospital operations.

- Medical equipment use, medication management, infection control.

- Administrative policies, EEO programs, and safety standards

License Certification

- Must possess and maintain a current California RN license.

- Must meet all requirements set by the California Board of Registered Nursing.

Applicants that meet the recruitment criteria should submit an application to Human Resources- Employment Unit no later than Friday , June 6, 2025. 

In order to gain list eligibility and be appointed to the Supervising Registered Nurse classification, please follow the link below to the exam bulletin. Failure to take the exam will result in your application not moving forward in our process. Please follow the directions carefully: Supervising Registered Nurse Exam Bulletin

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

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Patton is a forensic psychiatric hospital and was established in 1890 and opened in 1893. DSH-Patton provides treatment to forensically and civilly committed patients within a secure treatment area. The hospital does not accept voluntary admissions.

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

All applicants may be pre-screened for breadth and depth of experience. Only the most qualified applicants may be interviewed based on screening criteria. For this reason, it is especially important that applicants take special care in thoroughly and accurately completing the application.

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from  [email protected] .  It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Examination/ Employment Application (STD. 678) including detailed job descriptions,  hours worked per week , and  start/end dates (MM/DD/YYY).  Application packages without this information will experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

A completed STD. 678 and any other relevant documents (e.g., unofficial transcript, copy of degree, resume, etc.) should be submitted electronically via your CalCareers account.  Please reference  Job Control # 478323  and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application.  Please remove any confidential information (i.e., social security number, date of birth) from your documents prior to submission.

Complete Application Packages (including your STD. 678 and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting.  Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers account at  .  Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareers account is strongly recommended since electronic applications will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.   Please submit only one application. Applicants will be disqualified from the interview process if the STD Form 678 is incomplete. That includes job titles, job duties, work address, time worked at that position, supervisor name, and supervisor phone number.

Who May Apply:  Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for reinstatement, lateral transfer, have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility, or have list eligibility (or are in the process of obtaining list eligibility). SROA and Surplus candidates may attach “surplus letters” to their applications. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

**Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey:  DSH Recruitment Survey **

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Interpersonal skills, written and communication skills, organizational skills, strong attendance and good judgment.

Benefits

that may also be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find information on the benefits afforded by membership in the Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act, and salary ranges and a summary of the Supervising Registered Nurse classification. 

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 required and must be included.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time,

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