UNIT SUPERVISOR (SAFETY)

About the role

The Department of State Hospitals‑Napa is recruiting for multiple full‑time, permanent Unit Supervisors (Safety) positions to support Programs 2, 4 and 5. The role is based in Napa County, requires in‑office work, and is situated within the Department of State Hospitals‑Napa—a low‑to‑moderate security state hospital founded in 1875 with a licensed capacity of 1,362 patients on a 138‑acre campus.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall nursing care on a twenty‑four‑hour basis.
• Oversee all functions of the unit, including developing goals and objectives, implementing continuous quality improvements, monitoring performance, and intervening as needed.
• Review the performance of assigned nursing staff, complete required performance appraisals according to duty‑statement standards, and take corrective action when warranted.
• Ensure adequate nursing staff levels in accordance with the allocation acuity system.
• Ensure that services delivered by nursing staff are integrated with other disciplines and departments.
• Act as the liaison between assigned staff and management.

Requirements

• Hold a valid, current license as a Registered Nurse or Psychiatric Technician issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing / California Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians.
• Meet the minimum qualifications for the Unit Supervisor (Safety) classification (refer to the duty statement and classification specifications).
• Obtain list eligibility by passing the Unit Supervisor examination (EX‑3112).
• Submit a completed STD 678 Employment Application that includes duties performed, supervisor’s name, and contact information.
• Attach a copy of your RN and/or Psychiatric Technician license; resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the STD 678.
• Detail all relevant experience and education to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications.

Pay

The salary range for this classification is $9,238.00 – $10,282.00 per month. S New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum of the classification or the minimum of an alternate range, as applicable.

Benefits

Effective July 1, 2025, state employees may participate in the Personal Leave Program (PLP), which permits temporary salary reductions in exchange for PLP accruals (see https://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113 for details).