Assistant Coordinator of Nursing Services Department of State Hospitals

JC-532155

• Assistant Coordinator of Nursing Services
  

ASSISTANT COORDINATOR OF NURSING SERVICES

$11,074.00

• $13,867.

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:

10/7/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties The Assistant Coordinator of Nursing will be directed by the Coordinator of Nursing Services in Central Nursing Services at the Department of State Hospitals

• Atascadero (ASH).

The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to: Responsible for direct supervision of assigned staff Registered Nurses (RN) Supervising Registered Nurses (SRN), supervision of Nurse of Day (NOD) operations. Assure timely and appropriate evaluations; provide leadership, counseling, consultation, direction, and provide projects to develop skills and promote career development. Ensure compliance with requirements of all regulatory agencies; ensure all emergency equipment is in good working order and CNS staff are current in emergency procedures to safeguard the patients, staff, and DSH property from harm and/or damage. Assist in determining training needs and assure that proper training is provided to staff; assure competencies are up to date for assigned staff. Maintain knowledge of labor relations specific to contracts, grievance, and complaint handling. Consult and process labor relations issues in consultation with Labor Relations officer. Responsible for assigned staff timekeeping, including reviewing/signing 634's; completing quarterly time usage form; reviewing time balance reports and daily sign in sheets; provide input for time off request by assigned staff. Responsible for developing monthly schedules for CNS staff. Prepare overtime reports and process employee vacation requests. Responsible for the overall nursing care delivered by Health Services Specialists (HSS) and Registered Nurses (RN) in the NOD office; oversees all functions of assigned area, develops goals and objectives for continuous quality improvement, monitors, and intervenes as needed. Regular and consistent attendance is critical to the successful performance of this position due to the heavy workload and time-sensitive nature of the work. The incumbent routinely works with and is exposed to sensitive and confidential issues and/or materials and is expected to always maintain confidentiality.

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 Assistant Coordinator of Nursing Examination 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.

ASSISTANT COORDINATOR OF NURSING SERVICES

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-532155

Position #(s): 455-240-8132-005

Working Title:

Assistant Coordinator of Nursing Services

Classification:

ASSISTANT COORDINATOR OF NURSING SERVICES

$11,074.00

• $13,867.

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
  

Work Shift:

0800

• 1630
  

Work Week:

Monday

• Friday Department Information
  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. 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:

https://www.dsh.ca.gov

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

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:

10/7/2026