Nursing Department Coordinator
About The Position
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. The program serves adults, ages 18-59, in a 24/7 inpatient voluntary program with a 16-bed facility, offering rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services, with an average length of stay of 30 days. Clinical services include pre-vocational or vocational counseling and medication evaluation and support services.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology required
- Four (4) years experience working as a nurse in a behavioral health field
- One (1) year of medication administration experience required
- Valid California LVN or LPT license
- Current CPR certification
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree, preferred
- One (1) year experience in a nursing leadership role preferred
Responsibilities
- Hiring, onboarding, training, and supervising nursing staff
- Ensuring the delivery of high-quality nursing care
- Supporting the development and implementation of nursing objectives, standards, policies, and procedures
- Providing direct nursing services as needed
- Assisting with recruitment and staffing recommendations
- Overseeing nursing schedules and on-call coverage
- Ensuring accurate and timely medical record documentation
- Contributing to medication management controls and infection prevention efforts
- Identifying risks and recommending corrective actions
- Providing crisis intervention support
- Facilitating departmental meetings
- Participating in leadership and program meetings
- Serving in the leadership on-call rotation
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Time Off
- 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
- Access to paid CEU opportunities
- Career development programs
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable)
- Employee Recognition & Rewards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
