REGISTERED NURSE (SAFETY)

Registered Nurse (Safety) Department of State Hospitals

JC-523613

• Registered Nurse (Safety)

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:

7/19/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties

• This job posting is a repost of

JC-513649.

If you have previously applied, there is no need to submit another application, as your application remains under active consideration.

• The Registered Nurse (Safety) will be directed by the Unit Supervisor, Senior Psychiatric Technician, RN Shift Lead, or Health Services Specialist on the assigned Program/Unit at the Department of State Hospitals
• Atascadero (ASH).

The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to: Helps to create a clean, safe and therapeutic environment for patients or inmates. Apply mental health principles and relationship security with patients or inmates. Supervise patient activities. Performs nursing procedures such as administering medications including oral medications and hypodermic injection, observing and assessing patients or inmates physical condition and behavior and reporting significant changes to the shift lead or physician and recording nursing notes in the patients or inmate record. Assess and record patient acuity ratings. Assess and authorize Restraint and Seclusion, determine Nursing Diagnosis and prepare Nursing Care Plans. CPR and follow infection control procedures. Participate in shakedowns; i.e., searching for drugs, contraband, weapons and inspecting facilities to identify security breaches that could lead to the escape of a patient or inmate; observing and intervening in patient behavior that may injure people, damage property or signal impending escape attempts. Applies and demonstrates knowledge of Trauma Informed Care (TIC) and correct methods in Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI), that includes patient containment, heavy lifting, applying restraints, and responding to emergency situations throughout the hospital.

Eligibility:

To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on an 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 Registered Nurse 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). There are multiple vacancies for this classification. Positions filled may be assigned to any shift and any unit according to hospital need. 12-hour shifts and other alternate schedules may be available based on current staffing need. 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-523613

Position #(s): 455-000-8094-XXX

Working Title:

Registered Nurse (Safety)

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:

Multiple

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 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/Atascadero 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 Registered Nurse 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:

7/19/2026