Stars Behavioral Health Group·Torrance, California
The Nursing Coordinator supports the Director of Nursing by monitoring and directing nursing staff, ensuring quality nursing care for clients. Responsibilities include coordinating admissions and discharges, providing medication education, and maintaining nursing documentation.
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Job Title: Nursing Coordinator (LVN or LPT)
33.00 - 38.00 USD Per Hour
Working Location: Torrance, CA
Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
Generous
Time
Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
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
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.
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.
Clinical
Services: Multidisciplinary mental health services, Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), and Intensive Day Treatment Program.
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Candidates must graduate from an accredited school of Licensed Vocational Nursing or Licensed Psychiatric Technology and have one year of experience with SED children. A valid California LVN or LPT license is required, along with preferred experience in medication administration.
Market context
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