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

• REGISTERED NURSE (SAFETY)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

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
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 - Patton
N/A
Attn: Human Resources- Employment Unit
Exam/Hiring Unit
3102 E. Highland Ave
Patton , CA 92369
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of State Hospitals
Department of State Hospitals - Patton
HR Employment Unit
3102 East Highland Avenue
Patton , CA 92369
Human Resources is closed on the weekends and holidays.
07:00 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:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - All applicants must submit a typed, one (1) page, one-inch margins, single spaced, Arial 12 font, statement of qualifications detailing your knowledge and experience with Title 22 Licensing, TJC, and CDPH regulations; health record documentation requirements; and abstracting, analyzing, and trending data. Please address technical proficiency in the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, an d Adobe.

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.
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Highly desirable qualifications include:

• Knowledge of Title 22 Licensing, TJC, and CDPH regulations.
• Ability to interpret regulations, hospital policies, and practices including the Nursing Policies and Procedures and Administrative Directives.
• Fundamental knowledge of the patient health record and medical documentation requirements.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Adobe) and databases (WaRMSS and Plato).

Benefits
Please review the Benefits Summary that may also be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website. You will find information on the benefits afforded by membership in the Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act, and salary ranges and a summary of the Registered Nurse classification.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Patton
Human Resources Contact:
HR Employment Unit
(909) 742-5550
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:
Rachel Guerrero
(909) 742-5243
rachel.guerrero@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.
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.