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NURSE PRACTITIONER (SAFETY)

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State of California

San Luis Obispo, CA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/13/2026

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Job Description

Nurse Practitioner
  • Psychiatric (Safety) Department of State Hospitals
JC-519923
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Psychiatric (Safety)
NURSE PRACTITIONER
(SAFETY) $12,423.00
  • $14,042.
00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date:
6/14/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties The Nurse Practitioner
  • Psychiatric (Safety) will be supervised by a Senior Psychiatrist Supervisor and may receive clinical supervison from a Staff Psychiatrist in the Medical Staff Department at the Department of State Hospitals
  • Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:
  • Provides clinical assessment and case management services to patients.
  • Interacts with unit staff and assigned patients on a variety of daily psychiatric issues.
  • Provides required documentation and reports.
  • Participates in medical staff activities and serves on committees.
  • Participates in departmental and hospital wide shakedowns.
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. Click here to take the Nurse Practitioner (Safety) Exam Click on the link to complete the
Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey:
DSH Recruitment Survey You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions This position requires you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA). Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
NURSE PRACTITIONER
(SAFETY) Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:
JC-519923
Position #(s): 455-213-9700-001
Working Title:
Nurse Practitioner
  • Psychiatric (Safety)
Classification:
NURSE PRACTITIONER
(SAFETY) $12,423.00
  • $14,042.
00 T 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 Luis Obispo County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
DSH
  • Atascadero Department Information The Department of State Hospitals
  • Atascadero (ASH) is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California. Located on the central coast of California, the Department of State Hospitals
  • Atascadero is in the vicinity of destination locations such as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles and Morro Bay, with easy access to beautiful beaches, serene natural settings and many historical landmarks.
We invite you to join our professional and talented workforce.
Department Website:
http://www.dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero Special Requirements
IMPORTANT
The Medical Staff of the Department of State Hospitals
  • Atascadero requires Nurse Practitioner (Safety)
  • Psychiatric candidates meet the Medical Staff criteria for privileging set forth in the facility Bylaws.
The Medical Staff requires proof of program completion (official transcripts and program completion certificate) in PMHNP and the NP must have their National Certification (from AANP or ANCC) before a start date can be established. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date:
6/14/2026