Nurse Instructor

Job Posting:

NURSE INSTRUCTOR - SCHOOL OF PSYCHIATRIC TECHNOLOGY

Department of State Hospitals

JC-534517 -

JC-534517 - NURSE INSTRUCTOR - SCHOOL OF PSYCHIATRIC TECHNOLOGY NURSE INSTRUCTOR

$9,476.00 - $11,864.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/20/2026

The Permanent/Full Time
Nurse Instructor
- School of Psychiatric Technology (SOPT)will be directed by the Supervising Registered Nurse (SOPT Program Director) in the Psychiatric Technician Program at the Department of State Hospitals
- Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Accurately instruct adult learners in professional nursing principles and techniques in planning, organizing, and conducting educational courses in Psychiatric Nursing, Developmental Disabilities and Nursing Science
• Supervise clinical training of Psych Tech students and assist them to meet clinical objectives
• Heavy lifting up to 30 pounds when required
• Communicate effectively
• Possess classroom management skills
• Possess knowledge of medications and medication medical/psychiatric administration terminology
• Participate in the evaluation and development of educational programs and policy
• Evaluate progress and performance of students
• Tutor and counsel as needed

** An instructor in a BVNPT approved Psychiatric Technician Training Program shall have had or be currently attending a course in teaching (Adult Learner's Certificate course)**

The Permanent/Full Time
Nurse Instructor
- School of Psychiatric Technology (SOPT)will be directed by the Supervising Registered Nurse (SOPT Program Director) in the Psychiatric Technician Program at the Department of State Hospitals
- Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:

• Accurately instruct adult learners in professional nursing principles and techniques in planning, organizing, and conducting educational courses in Psychiatric Nursing, Developmental Disabilities and Nursing Science
• Supervise clinical training of Psych Tech students and assist them to meet clinical objectives
• Heavy lifting up to 30 pounds when required
• Communicate effectively
• Possess classroom management skills
• Possess knowledge of medications and medication medical/psychiatric administration terminology
• Participate in the evaluation and development of educational programs and policy
• Evaluate progress and performance of students
• Tutor and counsel as needed

** An instructor in a BVNPT approved Psychiatric Technician Training Program shall have had or be currently attending a course in teaching (Adult Learner's Certificate course)**

Eligibility: To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on an certification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. It is your responsibility to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications specified in the examination bulletin/classification specifications.

If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
.

This position requires you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA).

In-office and travel to provide coverage at clinical sites as north as King City and as south as Santa Maria. Hours are as needed. Will provide clinical coverage. Hours vary depending on clinical site assignment .

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

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