SUPERVISING REGISTERED NURSE (SAFETY)

Quality Improvement Manager Department of State Hospitals

JC-521538

•Quality Improvement Manager

SUPERVISING REGISTERED NURSE

(SAFETY) $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:

6/22/2026

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, Quality Improvement Manager, Supervising Registered Nurse (SRN) position in the Standards Compliance Department (SCD) under the administrative direction of the Standards Compliance Director and clinical supervision of the Nurse Administrator.

Responsibility:

The Quality Improvement Manager is responsible for the administrative and clinical supervision of nursing staff and analysts within the Quality Improvement section and provides oversite on Performance Improvement (PI) activities, Clinical Risk Management (CRM), and Patient Safety Events; coordinates, tracks, and audits compliance with outside regulatory agencies including The Joint Commission (TJC) and California Department of Public Health (CDPH); ensures compliance with Title 22 Licensing Regulations; collaborates with department leadership, TJC Chapter Leaders, and executive staff to monitor the hospital's sustainability plans to meet regulatory compliance; oversees CDPH and TJC licensure survey preparation activities, assigns escorts, provides chart review, and conducts tours in secured treatment areas including patient living quarters; and advises on policy matters related to quality improvement and regulatory agencies. This position is responsible for managing a complex and demanding workload, overseeing multiple priorities and deadlines, and requires a high level of professionalism, initiative, critical thinking, and adaptability. The Quality Improvement Manager 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. The SRN must possess the following:

KNOWLEDGE

Professional nursing principles and techniques; medical terminology; hospital routine and equipment; and medicines and narcotics. Techniques of effective supervision; unit management; the interrelationships of all treatment activities in a hospital setting; the department's Equal Employment Opportunity objectives; a supervisor's role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and the processes available to meet affirmative action objectives.

ABILITY TO

Apply nursing techniques; observe and record symptoms and behavior; keep records and prepare reports; gain the interest, respect, and cooperation of clients; and plan, organize, and direct the work of others. Affectively contribute to the department's Equal Employment Opportunity objectives. The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired. In order to gain list eligibility and be appointed to the Supervising Registered Nurse (Safety) classification, please follow the link below to the exam bulletin. Failure to take the exam will result in your application not moving forward in our process.

Please follow the directions carefully:

Supervising Registered Nurse (Safety) Exam Bulletin. Applicants that meet the recruitment criteria should submit an application to Human Resources•Employment Unit no later than Monday, June 22, 2026. 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. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

SUPERVISING REGISTERED NURSE

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

JC-521538

Position #(s): 502-304-8096-XXX

Working Title:

Quality Improvement Manager

Classification:

SUPERVISING REGISTERED NURSE

(SAFETY) $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 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. All applicants may be pre-screened for breadth and depth of experience. Only the most qualified applicants may be interviewed based on screening criteria. For this reason, it is especially important that applicants take special care in thoroughly and accurately completing the application. 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 # 521538 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. Applicants will be disqualified from the interview process if the STD Form 678 is incomplete. That includes job titles, job duties, work address, time worked at that position, supervisor name, and supervisor phone number. 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:

6/22/2026