Regional Director of Nursing - Orange County

Stars Behavioral Health Group•Irvine, CA
•$150,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Director of Nursing provides oversight to East Region programs that provide nursing services. The role works closely with program and agency RNs, LVNs, LPTs, Program Directors and Managers, and Administrators to ensure quality nursing care at each program or agency. The Director assists with training newly hired nursing staff, ensures core competencies are met, and reviews nursing staff documentation for compliance. The role also assists Administrators with selecting, hiring, and supervising nursing staff for the East Region. The position is associated with the Coastal Star Crisis Stabilization Unit in Irvine. The CSU provides immediate crisis intervention and stabilization for adults and adolescents, operates 24/7, and is designed to help prevent psychiatric hospitalization. Patients may stay for up to 23 hours; the facility provides referrals and transportation as needed.

Requirements

  • Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
  • Two years of direct-service experience treating people with mental illness.
  • Four years of supervisory experience in an inpatient setting.
  • Registered Nurse license in California.
  • Current BLS CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Master’s degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee East Region programs that provide nursing services.
  • Work with program and agency RNs, LVNs, LPTs, Program Directors and Managers, and Administrators to ensure quality nursing care.
  • Assist with training newly hired nursing staff and ensure core competencies are met.
  • Review nursing staff documentation for compliance.
  • Assist Administrators in selecting, hiring, and supervising nursing staff for the East Region.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation.
  • Ample vacation and holiday pay.
  • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Additional voluntary benefits.
  • On-the-job training and access to paid CEU opportunities.
  • Career development programs.
  • Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals, where applicable.
  • Employee recognition and rewards.
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