Nursing Coordinator

STARS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP, INC.

Torrance, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Behavioral Health, Career Development, Communication Skills, Consulting, Director of Nursing (DON), Documentation, First Aid, Health Education, Health Plan, Healthcare, Informed Consent, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medical Record System, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, Medications, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Nursing Management, On Call, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, People Management, Psychiatric Nursing, Psychiatry and Mental Health, QoS (Quality of Service), Quality Assurance, Quality of Care, SED Text Editor, Secondary School, Social Work, Special Needs, Time Management, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Torrance, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

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 Coordinator (LVN or LPT)

Division/Program:

Star View Adolescent Center

Starting Compensation:

33.00 - 38.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Torrance, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

40 Hour Shift Varied Schedule

Why Join Our Team?

  • Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.

  • Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package:

  • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.

  • Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.

  • Professional Growth Opportunities:

  • On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.

  • Career development programs designed to help you grow.

  • Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).

Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

What you bring to SBHG (qualifications):

  • Graduation from an accredited school of Licensed Vocational Nursing or Licensed Psychiatric Technology required
  • One (1) year experience with SED children OR 40 hours on the job training
  • One (1) year medication administration experience and/or associate's degree and/or supervisory experience, preferred
  • Valid California LVN or LPT License
  • Quality Assurance experience, preferred
  • Ability to interact and communicate both verbally and in writing with seriously emotionally disturbed adolescents, other staff, physicians and the public
  • Knowledge of medication administration, especially psychotropic meds and medical treatment

How you will make a difference (job overview):

The Nursing Coordinator position provides support for Director of Nursing. Also provides monitoring, education, and direction to the nursing staff as directed by the DON. The Nurse Coordinator helps ensure that each PHF and CTF client receives the nursing care, treatment, medications and diet, which have been ordered by the attending physician, ensuring the overall quality of licensed nursing care for Star View. Work with physicians, social workers, and medical records to secure informed consent for medication from parents, courts, conservators, etc. Nursing coordinator's duties will also include providing coverage in the milieu as needed. Provide medication education and information on health practices to clients. Helps to ensure safety and meet the physical and psychosocial needs of clients. Coordinate the development and maintenance of an accurate work schedule for CTF and PHF nursing staff including a current "on call" list. Participate in ProAct assignments and activities. Consult with Director of Training in planning and conducting the orientation program and continuing education for nursing personnel. Provides other nursing duties including first Aid and medical intervention within scope of licensure as necessary for each individual client. Ensure accurate, complete, and appropriate nursing care plans and other nursing documentation are generated and maintained in a timely manner in the medical record system. Coordinate admissions, discharges, transfers, and arrange transportation for medical and other appointments. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee will also perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the DON or his/her designee.

Division/Program Overview:

  • A comprehensive mental health in patient residential facility for adolescents
  • Serving up to 60 adolescents (ranging from ages 12-17) statewide
  • Intensive residential services dedicated to serving clients with serious mental health problems with the highest dignity and quality of services since 1988
  • Programs: Psychiatric Health Facility, Community Treatment Facility and Non-Public High School \u2013 24/7 locked facility
  • Free Parking
  • Multidisciplinary Mental Health Services, Therapeutic Behavioral Health Services, and Intensive Day Treatment Program

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information:

svacrecruit@starsinc.com

In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 29.51 - 47.21. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.

About the Company

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STARS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP, INC.

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

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1988
WEBSITE
http://www.starsinc.com/