REGISTERED NURSE (SAFETY)

Registered Nurse Auditor Department of State Hospitals

JC-518950

•Registered Nurse Auditor

REGISTERED NURSE

(SAFETY) $9,510.00•$11,335.00 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:

6/2/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Patton State Hospital, Human Resources Department, is accepting applications for at least one (1) Permanent, Full-time, Registered Nurse (Safety) position in the Standards Compliance Department (SCD) under the direction of the Quality Improvement Manager, Supervising Registered Nurse (SRN).

Responsibility:

The Registered Nurse (RN) Auditor is responsible for conducting various hospital-wide audits and surveys used to measure the hospitals' compliance with Title 22 Licensing, The Joint Commission (TJC), and California Department of Public Health (CDPH) regulations, including ensuring appropriate controls are followed in accordance with established hospital policies; conducts biannual environmental audits/mock tracers to monitor unit compliance with cleanliness, medication/treatment room adherence, anti-ligature plan, and plan of corrections (POCs) developed as the hospital's sustainability plan; reviews and provides Nursing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for TJC Sentinel Events; serves as a liaison on licensing regulations and TJC standards with SCD staff, hospital staff, and other outside agencies; acts as an advisor/trainer to other staff and provides training and demonstration to staff as needed; represents SCD in attending hospital-wide committees and provides feedback to management; and performs other duties as assigned by supervisor(s) and participates in the ongoing departmental quality improvement process. The RN Auditor is expected to maintain confidentiality, privacy, and security of Protected Health Information (PHI) and Personal Information (PI); maintain a professional appearance and demeanor; possess excellent oral and written communication skills; have excellent organizational skills; ability to multi-task and work well under pressure; ability to work positively with all levels of level of management, supervisors, and staff; comply with hospital policies and procedures; and report to work on time. Full-time employees in nursing classifications assigned to off-unit service areas are included on the mandatory overtime rotation list that will require an employee to work in a variety of settings throughout the Hospital. Additionally, staff will be required to work at least three (3) major holidays and/or high-need days during the calendar year in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. The RN Auditor must possess the following:

KNOWLEDGE

Nursing process; patient classification using the behavioral subsystems; fundamentals of nursing care; general behavioral and psychiatric procedures; client/patient behavior and mental health principles and techniques involved in the care and treatment of individuals or groups of mentally disordered clients/patients; custody procedures; public and property protection policies; current first aid methods; medical terminology; pharmacology; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; management of assaultive behavior techniques; hospital procedures.

ABILITY TO

Learn and apply sound judgment for situations including the protection of persons and property; apply nursing knowledge, skills and attitudes; establish effective therapeutic relationships with mentally disordered clients/patients; recognize symptoms requiring medical or psychiatric attention; think and act quickly in emergencies; work with a treatment team to provide occupational, recreational, vocational, and educational therapy programs for clients/patients; follow directions; keep appropriate records; develop clear and concise reports of incidents; analyze situations accurately and take effective action. 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. •Click on the link to complete the

Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey:

 DSH Recruitment Survey•Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

REGISTERED NURSE

(SAFETY) Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-518950

Position #(s): 502-304-8094-XXX

Working Title:

Registered Nurse Auditor

Classification:

REGISTERED NURSE

(SAFETY) $9,510.00•$11,335.00 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 Bernardino County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

Department of State Hospitals•Patton Department Information Department of State Hospitals•Patton 3102 E Highland Avenue Patton, CA 92369 http://www.dsh.ca.gov

Department Website:

https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Patton 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. 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 PattonHREmploymentUnit@dsh.ca.gov. 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 # 518950 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 www.

CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.

Who May Apply:

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, 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). 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:

6/2/2026