HEALTH SERVICES SPECIALIST (SAFETY)

Position Details: Job Code #JC-534367 Position #(s)487-204-9699-XXXWorking TitleHealth Services Specialist (Safety) - Central Nursing Services - Metropolitan State Hospital - Various ClassificationHEALTH SERVICES SPECIALIST (SAFETY) Salary$10,484.00 - $12,497.00 TNew to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.# of Positions MultipleWork Location Los Angeles County TeleworkIn OfficeJob Type Permanent, Full Time FacilityDSH - Metropolitan Job Description And Duties Metropolitan State Hospital is located in the city of Norwalk. DSH-Metropolitan, Central Nursing Services, is accepting applications for Health Services Specialist (Safety), Permanent/Fulltime. Working Title : Health Services Specialist (Safety) - Central Nursing Services. Under the direction of the Nurse Administrator (NA)/Assistant Coordinator of Nursing Services (ACNS) in a state hospital, the Health Services Specialist (HSS) is responsible for the ongoing monitoring, assessing, and making recommendations for the maintenance of quality nursing services, with primary emphasis on the physical care needs of clients/patients in a program on an assigned shift; assures education and training in nursing care is provided to unit personnel; and performs other duties that may be assigned. Candidates must be willing to work in ANY unit/program and ANY shift to meet the needs of the facility. Training Expectations: If selected, it is mandatory that you attend New Employee Orientation (NEO) in its entirety. NEO can be scheduled Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. for up to 30 days for level of care staff (clinical).Eligibility Examination: To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM.It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement. Please carefully read the Minimum Qualifications for the position before taking the exam to ensure you are qualified for the position and have met all requirements. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please carefully read and follow the instructions for each process. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Department Information Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk,15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey. DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan: Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Metropolitan