| Location | Merced, CA |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 1,000 to 1,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1988 |
| Website | http://www.starsinc.com/ |
Partner with us in making a positive change!
Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.
Job Title:
Nursing Department Coordinator
Division/Program:
Merced Crisis Residential Unit (CRU)
Starting Compensation:
78100 - 92000 USD Per Year
Working Location:
Merced, CA
Working Hours/Shift:
4-5 day work week. Must include a Wednesday 12-hour shift (6:00 AM - 6:30 PM) and a weekend commitment; remaining days are flexible based on operational needs and candidate availability
Why Join Our Team?
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Professional Growth Opportunities:
Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication
Work Schedule:
Core Requirement: 4 to 5-day work week. Must include a 12-hour Wednesday shift (6:00 AM - 6:30 PM) and at least one weekend day per week (or alternating full weekend shifts).
Remaining Days: Flexible / determined by applicant availability and program operational needs.
What you bring to SBHG:
Education
Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology required.
Associate degree, preferred.
Experience
Four (4) years experience working as a nurse in a behavioral health field, including One (1) year of medication administration experience required.
One (1) year experience in a nursing leadership role preferred.
License or Certification
Valid California LVN or LPT license.
Current CPR certification.
How you will make a difference:
The Nursing Department Coordinator is responsible for hiring, onboarding, training, and supervising nursing staff while ensuring the delivery of high-quality nursing care. Supports the development and implementation of nursing objectives, standards, policies, and procedures, and provides direct nursing services as needed. Assists with recruitment and staffing recommendations, oversees nursing schedules and on-call coverage, and ensures accurate and timely medical record documentation. Contributes to medication management controls and infection prevention efforts, including identifying risks and recommending corrective actions. Provides crisis intervention support, facilitates departmental meetings, participates in leadership and program meetings, and serves in the leadership on-call rotation.
Division/Program Overview:
Population Served: Serving adults, ages 18-59
Facility & Setting: 24/7 inpatient voluntary program, 16-bed facility
Clinical Services: Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services
Length of Stay: 30-60 day stay
Skills & Services: Pre-vocational or vocational counseling and medication evaluation and support services.
Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/
For Additional Information:
CencalJobs@Starsinc.com
Stars Behavioral Health Group delivers quality mental health and social services in California with proven results. SBHG helps people overcome tremendous challenges, grow and change.
Stars Behavioral Health Group offers:
-Large, stable, company founded in 1988
-Awarded both the LA Business Journal “Best Places to Work” in Los Angeles and “Top Workplaces” in the Bay Area (repeatedly) by the Mercury News
-An opportunity for real, meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of the children, adults and families we serve
-Some of the best training available today in this industry
-Flexible schedules and an impressive benefits package
-Residential, in-patient or community-based outpatient positions