San Luis Obispo, CA30+ days ago
The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:Helps to create a clean, safe and therapeutic environment for patients Apply mental health principles and relationship security with patients Performs custody tasks including: Escorting patients in the facility Distributing and inspecting patients' mail for hazardous contraband Searching for drugs, contraband, weapons and inspecting facilities to identify security breaches that could lead to the escape of a patient; Observing and intervening in patient behavior that may injure people, damage property or signal impending escape attempts Applies and demonstrates knowledge of Trauma Informed Care (TIC) Applies and demonstrates knowledge of correct methods in Therapeutic Strategies and Interventions (TSI), that includes patient containment, heavy lifting, applying restraints, and responding to emergency situations throughout the hospital Performs nursing procedures such as observing patients physical condition and behavior, observing patient showers and shaves, performing security rounds and reporting of significant changes to a shift lead, unit supervisor or physician and recording nursing notes (co-signed by licensed staff) in the patients' record Performs CPR, and follows infection control procedures Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment SurveyYou will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. 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.