Job Description

Under direction of the Medical and Dental Assistant Statewide Medical Director, Clinical Operations Division, provides advanced level expertise in leading continuous quality improvement initiatives, which includes conducting comprehensive mortality reviews, managing projects, electronic health record implementation, developing and revising organizational policies, and implementing quality improvement practices to ensure the highest standard of patient care and regulatory compliance in support of the Department of State Hospital's goals and objectives

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*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

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Working Conditions


The position is eligible for up to 45% telework, with at least 55% of their time spent onsite at their base hospital or traveling to other DSH facilities in fulfillment of departmental and program needs. This position will also require travel, approximately 20% of the time, to all State Hospitals and DSH-Sacramento. The required 20% of travel may be included in this 55%. This position does not qualify for Safety Pay

Minimum Requirements


You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.NURSE PRACTITIONER (SAFETY)

Additional Documents


Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-504697

Position #(s):

461-506-9700-001

Working Title:

Nurse Practitioner

Classification:

NURSE PRACTITIONER (SAFETY)
$12,423.00 - $14,042.00 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:

United States

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time
Department Information

Department of State Hospitals

The mission of the Department of State Hospitals is to provide evaluation and treatment in a safe and responsible manner, seeking innovation and excellence in hospital operations, across a continuum of care and settings.

This position can be located at

any

of the following facilities:

Atascadero State Hospital - San Luis Obispo County Coalinga State Hospital - Fresno County Metropolitan State Hospital - Los Angeles County Napa State Hospital - Napa County Patton State Hospital - San Bernardino County Sacramento Headquarters - Sacramento County


Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov


Special Requirements


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.

While US mail applications are still accepted, applying electronically through your CalCareers account is strongly encouraged.

NOTE:

If applying by mail, please do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 10) with your completed State Application (STD 678). This page is for examination use only.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position.

Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification, resumes and/or Statements of Qualifications do not take the place of the STD 678.

You must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (i.e., list, transfer, SROA/Surplus, reinstatement, etc.), classification title, position number, and job control number in the Examination/Job Title section.

Foreign Degrees or Transcripts -Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DSH accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages:
National Association of Credential Evaluation Services Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

or

https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/commission-approved-foreign-transcript-evaluating-agencies



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: 2/14/2026

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
Whitney Brown
Attn: Whitney Brown
1215 O Street, MS-17
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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



Department of State Hospitals
Whitney Brown
Whitney Brown
1215 O Street, MS-17
Sacramento, CA 95814
Application drop-off locations may be non-operational during weekends and holidays. o Drop-off Start
08:30 AM - 05:00 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 required and must be included. Other - Possession of a valid license to practice as a professional registered nurse in the State of California Other - Candidates must show proof of completion of the requirements for Nurse Practitioner as specified in the regulations of the Board of Registered Nursing, California Administrative Code, Title 16, Chapter 14, Article 8, Section 1482.

+ Applicants must possess a master's degree in nursing, a master's degree in a clinical field related to nursing, or a graduate degree in nursing and one of the following:
+ Successful completion of a nurse practitioner education program approved by the Board;
+ National certification as a nurse practitioner in one or more categories listed in Section 1481(a) from a national certification organization accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies or the American Board of Nursing Specialties.
Statement of Qualifications - Please see the Statement of Qualifications section at the bottom of this job advertisement for more details.

Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ, as requested (i.e. respond to questions asked), may be disqualified.

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:
Experience working in a Psychiatric, Forensic or Correctional Healthcare setting Knowledge of and or experience of the Electronic Health Record Understanding of relevant Health Technology experience

Benefits


Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Benefits include:

Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, 11 Paid State Holidays, one (1), eight (8) hours, Paid Personal Holiday and two (2), (16) hours, Paid Professional Development Days (PDD) per fiscal year; excellent Health, Vision and Dental insurance plans; Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; Alternate Workweek Schedules and Flextime; and, enrollment in the CalPERS retirement system.


Contact Information


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

Department Website:

https://www.dsh.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:

Whitney Brown

(916) 562-2304

SacClassificationandPay@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:

Office of Human Rights

(916) 573-2727

dsh.eeo@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.


Statement of Qualifications


The SOQ describes your experience, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to the information contained in the position description, minimum qualifications, and desirable qualifications sections that are identified in the duty statement. You must provide specific examples. The SOQ will also serve as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing since this is a critical factor to successful job performance. Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ as instructed and/or fail to submit all the required documents may be eliminated from the examination process.

Requirements for Statement of Qualifications:

Paper Size to be 8 " x 11" Left, Right, Top, and Bottom Margins to be 1" Font type to be Arial, Font size to be 12 Do not exceed two pages in length

Please respond to the following SQQ questions

Describe your experience with complex patient cases and how you applied critical thinking and advanced diagnostic/analytical skills to assess situations How do you stay current with advancements in medical research, evidence-based practices, and regulatory requirements related to your field? How have your clinical experiences and knowledge as an Nurse Practitioner prepared you to contribute effectively to decisions and projects that impact patient care on a large scale?

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.