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Stars Behavioral Health Group

Nursing Department Coordinator

Stars Behavioral Health Group, Fresno, California, United States, 93726

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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:

Fresno Outpatient Programs Starting Compensation:

70,000 - 90,000 USD Per Year Working Location:

Fresno, CA: Job will be in person requiring travel to Central Star Fresno Outpatient Programs Working Hours/Shift:

Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm 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. 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. 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.