REGISTERED NURSE (SAFETY)

Patton State Hospital, a forensic psychiatric facility, is hiring Registered Nurses for multiple permanent full-time positions in various programs on the NOC shift. All registered nurses work 12-hour shifts, with hours adjusted as needed to meet operational needs.

Patton is a secure treatment facility that does not accept voluntary admissions. It provides treatment to forensically and civilly committed patients within a secure treatment environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care, treatment, and rehabilitation to clients and patients
• Provide direction to other personnel assisting in patient care
• Assist physicians as directed
• Provide general psychiatric nursing care to clients and patients
• Assist in planning and evaluating both physical and mental nursing care of assigned patients
• Take independent action within professional preparation and legal limits
• Assist in training other nursing personnel and ancillary staff as assigned
• Work with other disciplines as part of a treatment team to provide overall treatment program for patients
• Administer oral medications and hypodermic injections
• Perform blood drawing and immunizations
• Assess patient's physical and mental condition and report significant changes to physician and unit supervisor
• Record data in nursing notes
• Prepare and care for patients during treatment
• Provide first aid as necessary
• Perform custody tasks including escorting patients in the facility and in the community
• Search for drugs, contraband, and weapons
• Inspect patients' mail for hazardous material
• Inspect facilities to identify security breaches that could lead to an escape
• Observe and intervene in patient behavior that may injure people, damage property, or signal impending escape attempts

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license (copy required prior to hire)
• Drug screening clearance prior to hire
• Background investigation clearance prior to hire
• Medical clearance prior to hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a forensic and/or psychiatric setting
• Experience administrating psychiatric treatments and psychiatric medications

Schedule

• Permanent, full-time position
• NOC shift with 12-hour shifts
• Hours may be adjusted to meet operational needs

Compensation

• $9,510.00 - $11,335.00 per month
• New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary of the classification

Application Requirements

• Complete State Examination/Employment Application (STD Form 678) with detailed employment history including hours worked per week and start/end dates
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) not to exceed 1 page in Arial size 12 font, clearly identifying your experience as it pertains to the duties of the position
• Required exam must be completed to gain eligibility
• Final filing date: 10/30/2026

Work Location

• San Bernardino County
• In-office position (no telework)
• Department of State Hospitals - Patton, 3102 E Highland Avenue, Patton, CA 92369