We invite you to join our professional team! The Department of State Hospitals-Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California. The Permanent/Intermittent Nurse Instructor - School of Psychiatric Technology (SOPT) will be directed by the Supervising Registered Nurse (SOPT Program Director) in the Psychiatric Technician Program at the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to: Accurately instruct adult learners in professional nursing principles and techniques in planning, organizing, and conducting educational courses in Psychiatric Nursing, Developmental Disabilities and Nursing Science Supervise clinical training of Psych Tech students and assist them to meet clinical objectives Heavy lifting up to 30 pounds when required Communicate effectively Possess classroom management skills Possess knowledge of medications and medications medical/psychiatric administration terminology Participate in the evaluation and development of educational programs and policy Evaluate progress and performance of students Tutor and counsel as needed In-office and travel to provide coverage at clinical sites as north as King City and as south as Santa Maria. Hours are as needed. Will provide clinical coverage. Hours vary depending on clinical site assignment 0530-1515.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Possession of the legal requirements to practice as a professional nurse in California as determined by the California Board of Registered Nurses. ( Applicants who are in the process of securing approval of their qualifications by the Board of Registered Nurses will be admitted to the examination, but they must possess all legal requirements as determined by the Board before they will be eligible for appointments .) AND Either I Possession of a valid California standard designated subjects teaching credential with specialization in vocational trade and technical teaching or equivalent credential. ( Applicants who do not possess the required credential may take the examination, but before appointment must have on file with the State Department of Education an application to secure the credential and must secure the credential within 90 working days after appointment. After issuance, the credential must be maintained by completion of any examinations and course work required. ) OR II Two years of experience as a registered nurse in teaching nursing, one year of which must have been in teaching psychiatric nursing in one or a combination of the following settings: 1. In a California state hospital under the direction of a Psychiatric Nursing Education Director. OR 2. In a State hospital or any other state of the United States under the direction of a Nursing Education Director who holds similar qualifications to those employed in California's state hospitals. OR 3. In the California State Veterans Home and Medical Center under the direction of a Nursing Education Director, Veterans Home and Medical Center. OR 4. In a school of professional nursing in any state of the United States which is accredited by a state board. OR 5. In a California Department of Corrections institution under the direction of a Chief Medical Officer, Correctional Facility, or designee.

OR III Experience:

One year of working experience in a nursing classification comparable in level of responsibility to a Registered Nurse, Range B. ( Possession of a Master's Degree in Nursing may be substituted for the required experience.)

AND Education:

Graduation from a recognized college or university.

•An instructor in a BVNPT approved Psychiatric Technician Training Program shall have had or be currently attending a course in teaching (Adult Learner's Certificate course)

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FOR INFORMATION REGARDING THE BVNPT REQUIREMENTS

for courses that meet the Adult Learner's Certificate, please contact Lindsay Byers by email: Lindsay.

Byers@dsh.ca.gov .

•The hiring process consists of 3 steps: 1.

Create an account:

www.

CalCareers.ca.gov 2.

Take and pass the exam:

( Deadline for upcoming filing cutoff dates: 10/1/26 ) 3. Apply for the vacancy We offer: Competitive salaries Health, dental and vision insurance Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave CALPERS Safety retirement and 401K/457 plan options Click on the link below to learn more about our area: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero/About_the_Area.html For more information , please contact DSH-Atascadero Employment Office (805) 468-3660.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$113,712.00 - $142,368.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Atascadero, CA 93422 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Atascadero, CA 93422: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person