Nursing Department Coordinator

Stars Behavioral Health Group•Los Angeles, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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: LA County USC Crisis Residential Treatment Starting Compensation: 80,000 - 85,000 USD Per Year Working Location: Los Angeles, CA 90033 Working Hours/Shift: Mon- Fri 8 am to 4:30 pm 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 How you will make a difference (Job Overview): The Nursing Department Manager ensures that each Crisis Residential Treatment Center (CRT) client/resident, in the assigned facilities, receives the nursing care, treatment, medications, and diet, which have been ordered by the attending physician/psychiatric nurse practitioner. Ensures the overall quality of licensed nursing care for the CRT facilities under her/his purview is maintained at the optimum levels. Aids in the maintenance and implementation of Infection Control plans and infection mitigation plans for assigned CRTs. S/he selects, hires, and administratively supervises all staff in the Nursing Department for the CRTs under his/her purview. S/he supports quality nursing department functions to be carried out under the supervision of a Licensed Physician and guidance of a Registered Nurse. Aids in the maintenance of service objectives and standards of nursing practice. Maintains on-going leadership that is in alignment with agency and program. Maintains and perpetuates departmental adherence to governmental entities and other stakeholders and policies and regulations. Collaborates with external and internal departments and agencies to facilitate adherence to regulating entities policies, optimal client/resident care and the smooth operation of the facilities under her/his purview. Division/Program Overview: 16-bed facilities Designed for adults with mental health challenges or a recent crisis who need intensive treatment. 24/7 programs as an alternative to urgent care or hospitalization. Individuals can live on-site in a homelike setting for a short term while they receive counseling and learn basic living and interpersonal skills. Able to receive physical and psychological evaluation, mental health, and case management services, in addition to assistance locating permanent housing. Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/ For Additional Information: [email protected] In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 68,640.00 - 100,141.63. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law. We are committed to providing a career-enhancing environment for dedicated professionals desiring to improve the lives of people living with mental health and other challenges to their well-being. SBHG currently employs approximately 1,900 people at more than 45 different sites throughout California. We serve more than 30,000 adults, children, youth and families annually throughout the state. We strongly value and are committed to having a truly diverse workforce and environment- including LGBTQ, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity in our workforce.

Requirements

Two (2) years direct service experience in healthcare and/or in mental health field required.
Minimum one (1) year experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or LPT required.
One (1) year of medication administration experience required.
Valid California LVN or LPT license.
Current CPR certification.
Valid California Driver’s License required for Los Angeles locations.

Nice To Haves

Four years experience working with the mentally ill preferred.
One (1) year of supervisory experience preferred.
Associate degree, preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures that each Crisis Residential Treatment Center (CRT) client/resident, in the assigned facilities, receives the nursing care, treatment, medications, and diet, which have been ordered by the attending physician/psychiatric nurse practitioner.
Ensures the overall quality of licensed nursing care for the CRT facilities under her/his purview is maintained at the optimum levels.
Aids in the maintenance and implementation of Infection Control plans and infection mitigation plans for assigned CRTs.
Selects, hires, and administratively supervises all staff in the Nursing Department for the CRTs under his/her purview.
Supports quality nursing department functions to be carried out under the supervision of a Licensed Physician and guidance of a Registered Nurse.
Aids in the maintenance of service objectives and standards of nursing practice.
Maintains on-going leadership that is in alignment with agency and program.
Maintains and perpetuates departmental adherence to governmental entities and other stakeholders and policies and regulations.
Collaborates with external and internal departments and agencies to facilitate adherence to regulating entities policies, optimal client/resident care and the smooth operation of the facilities under her/his purview.

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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