Nursing Coordinator

Stars Behavioral Health Group; Torrance (CA); Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 51.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive compensation

Generous time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT/ACW

Employee recognition & rewards

Zusammenfassung

Stars Behavioral Health Group is hiring a Nursing Coordinator in Torrance, CA. The role supports the Director of Nursing, supervising nursing staff, coordinating medications, and ensuring adherence to physician orders within a 24/7 adolescent residential setting.

The position emphasizes collaboration with physicians, social workers, and records staff to ensure safe, approved care plans and family consent processes, with ongoing education and schedule management.

Qualifikationen

• Active, valid California LVN or LPT license.
• 1 year experience with severely emotionally disturbed children or 40 hours regulatory on-the-job training.
• Preferred: 1 year medication administration experience; QA or supervisory experience.

Aufgaben

• Provide nursing care, treatments, medications and diet per attending physician orders.
• Coordinate admissions, discharges, transfers, and transportation for medical appointments.
• Develop and maintain accurate nursing care plans and documentation in the medical record system.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, and medical records for informed consent and coordination of care.
• Provide medication education and health practice information to clients; ensure safety and psychosocial needs are met.

Kenntnisse

CA LVN/LPT license

1 year SED experience or 40 hrs培训

Medication administration experience (

Ausbildung

Graduate LVN/LPT program

Jobbeschreibung

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 Division/Program: Star View Adolescent Center Starting Compensation: 33.00 - 37.40 USD Per Hour Working Location: Torrance, CA Working Hours/Shift: Various

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):

• Active, valid California LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse), or LPT (Licensed Psychiatric Technician) license.
• Graduation from an accredited school of Licensed Vocational Nursing or Licensed Psychiatric Technology, preferred

Experience & Training:

• Clinical Experience: One (1) year experience working with severely emotionally disturbed (SED) children OR a 40 hours of regulatory on-the-job training.
• Preferred Experience: One (1) year of medication administration experience, an associate's degree, Quality Assurance (QA) experience, and/or prior supervisory experience.

Core Skills & Knowledge:

• Knowledge of medication administration, especially psychotropic meds and medical treatment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) to effectively interact with seriously emotionally disturbed adolescents, physicians, staff and the public.

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:

• Population Served: A comprehensive mental health in patient residential facility for adolescents; Statewide service for up to 60 adolescents (ages 12–17) experiencing severe mental health challenges.
• Facility & Setting: 24/7 locked, highly secure inpatient residential campus operating with the highest standards of dignity and care since 1988.
• Programs: Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF), Community Treatment Facility (CTF), and an on-site Non-Public High School (SBHS).
• Clinical Services: Multidisciplinary mental health services, Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), and Intensive Day Treatment Program.

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

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Join an organization dedicated to improving lives and supporting those facing mental health and behavioral challenges. At Stars Behavioral Health Group, we are seeking passionate professionals ready to make a lasting, positive impact on children, youth, families, and adults across California. As a leading statewide provider, SBHG brings together over 2,000 professionals across 70+ specialized programs and 60+ locations, delivering compassionate care to more than 40,000 individuals each year.We are committed to diversity as we believe exceptional care begins with a diverse team. SBHG is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates LGBTQ+, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity across every level of our organization.