Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety)

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety) will be supervised by the Unit Supervisor, Supervising Registered Nurse, and lead by a Senior Psychiatric Technician / Registered Nurse Lead or Alternate Shift Lead at the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to :

• Help to create a clean, safe and therapeutic environment for patients
• Apply mental health principles and relationship security with patients
• Supervise patient activities
• With the exception of starting IVs, may perform nursing procedures such as administering medications by any route except intravenous and intrathecal
• Observe patients physical condition and behavior and report significant changes to the assigned supervisor, registered nurse, or physician and record nursing notes in the patients' record
• Follow all CPR and infection control procedures
• Perform custody tasks including supervision of patient activities
• Search for drugs, contraband, weapons and inspect facilities to identify security breaches that could lead to the escape of a patient
• Observe and intervene in patient behavior that may injure people, damage property, or signal impending escape attempts
• Apply and demonstrate knowledge of Trauma Informed Care (TIC) and correct methods in the application of TSI, which includes patient stabilization, 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.

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 Licensed Vocational Nurse Examination

It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin / classification specifications.

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 Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details Job Code # :

JC-498378

Position #(s) : 455-000-8274-XXX

Working Title :

Licensed Vocational Nurse (Safety)

Classification :

LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE (SAFETY) $5,082.00 - $6,361.00 T

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions : 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 : Special Requirements

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 : 11 / 23 / 2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and / or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination / Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below :

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to :

Department of State Hospitals

DSH - Atascadero Postal

Attn : DSH - Atascadero Employment Office

PO Box 7005

Atascadero , CA 93423-7005

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at :

Department of State Hospitals

DSH - Atascadero Drop Off

DSH - Atascadero Employment Office

10333 El Camino Real

Atascadero , CA 93422

Building 105 - Drop box available after hours

08 : 00 AM - 04 : 30 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job :

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits There are many benefits to joining our team! The State of California offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to :

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

These webpages are intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base, and length of appointment.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website : Special Requirements

DSH-Atascadero Employment Office

(805) 468-3384

ASHEmployment@dsh.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact : Pearl Melena

(805) 468-2007

Pearl.Melena@dsh.ca.gov

California Relay Service : 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.