Hybrid Nursing Department Coordinator at Stars

What you bring to SBHG:

• Graduation from an accredited school of licensed vocational nursing or psychiatric technology required.

  Associate degree, preferred.

• (4) years experience working as a nurse in a behavioral health field, including (1) year of medication administration experience required.

• (1) year experience in a nursing leadership role preferred.

• Valid California LVN or LPT license.

• Current CPR certification.

How you will make a difference:

• Hires, on-boards, and trains nursing staff.
• Supervises all aspects of nursing care provided by nursing staff.
• Aids in the development of and adherence to nursing service objectives, standards of nursing practice, and nursing policy and procedure manuals.
• Provides direct services as assigned to supplement nursing staffing and services.
• Recommends to Program Director the number and levels of nursing personnel to be employed, participates in their recruitment and selection.
• Aids in the establishment and monitoring of controls for the purchase, storage, administration and destruction of drugs and other pharmaceuticals as required by law.
• Aids in the development and monitoring of the Infection Control Program for the facility to safeguard clients and staff; advises Program Director of potential infection hazards and recommends corrective measures; and reports findings and recommendations at least quarterly to the Safety Committee.
• Coordinates the development, implementation and maintenance of an accurate work schedule for all nursing staff including a current on-call list.
• Ensures accurate, complete, and appropriate nursing care documentation is generated and maintained in a timely manner in the medical record.
• Assists in crisis de-escalation and provides support and assistance in problem resolution.
• Participates in agency leadership and program-specific meetings. Facilitates regular departmental meetings.
• Consults with the Regional Director of Nursing in planning and conducting the orientation program and continuing education for nursing personnel.
• Ensures that the agency is in compliance with all Federal, State and local regulations pertaining to nursing care and treatment, and patients/clients’ rights.