NURSING COORDINATOR (SAFETY) - VARIOUS PROGRAMS

Job Description and Duties

The Nursing Coordinator (Safety) will be directed by the Program Director at the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Ensures Supervision across all shifts and units. Reviews unit and Program use of Registry and overtime and the staffing patterns of the units and individual staff; audits and reports time usage for pattern and trend analysis, including LOC staffing balance. Works with Unit Supervisors providing recommendations for improvement and initiation of corrective actions as needed.

• Consults with, advises, and directs Unit Supervisors in the delivery of treatment and assures nursing service are providing the proper Standards of Care with quality service.

• Ensure that restraint and seclusion policies and procedures are followed.

• Ensures nondiscriminatory employment practices as well as nondiscriminatory delivery of services to patients.

• Establishes hiring objectives to include appropriate employees according to patient/program needs. References Hospital and Department EEO policy as necessary. Assures nondiscriminatory opportunity to employment and promotions.

• 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.

• Monitors completion of assignments given to the US’s and HSS and takes corrective action relative to incomplete assignments.

• Is familiar with applicable nursing service employee labor contracts. Monitors supervisory interventions to prevent potential labor contract violations. Meets with employee union representatives as required by Program Director. Clarify questionable work contract violations with Personnel Officer.

• Ensures compliance with mandatory training standards. Effectively communicate to all unit employees that sexual harassment and behavior that may lead to sexual harassment is unacceptable in the workplace. Monitor the performance of all employees to ensure the workplace is free from sexual harassment.

• Maintains appropriate monitoring and intervention relative to Relationship Security.

• Ensures timely completion of meaningful performance appraisals. Respond to staff concerns regarding health and safety issues either directly or through the Area-Specific Health Safety, and Violence Prevention Committee.

• Maintains program-tracking system to ensure that all staff are current in professional licensure.

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).
This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the department and is subject to change as business needs arise.

Special Requirements

• 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.

Only applicants who have a CA Psychiatric Technician OR CA Registered Nurse license free and clear of disciplinary actions will be offered an interview.

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.
• 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.

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 or California Psychiatric Technician License number on your application. Only applicants who have a CA Psychiatric Technician OR CA Registered Nurse license free and clear of disciplinary actions will be offered an interview.
  
• Other - If using State Civil Service Out of Class (OOC) experience to meet minimum qualifications, candidates must provide a copy of the approved OOC Completion Memorandum certifying their OOC experience. Failure to submit the required documents will result in the OOC experience not being applied towards meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification.
  If you are not basing your eligibility on OOC experience, you may instead use the bypass option (when applying, select Choose/Upload for the required document and then select Bypass File).