Nursing Coordinator
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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
- Valid California LVN or LPT License
- 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
Nice To Haves
- One (1) year medication administration experience and/or associate’s degree and/or supervisory experience, preferred
- Quality Assurance experience, preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides support for Director of Nursing.
- Provides monitoring, education, and direction to the nursing staff as directed by the DON.
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
