--- title: Nursing Coordinator at STARS in Torrance, CA description: STARS is hiring for the Nursing Coordinator role in Torrance, CA. Pays $36.5–$37 per hour. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/nursing-coordinator-at-stars-01a0b3cc-b450-75f1-8365-f988c7f82462 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join STARS as Nursing Coordinator in Torrance, CA. Pays $36.5–$37 per hour. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/9lfrx4.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | STARS | | **Location** | Torrance, CA | | **Salary** | $36.5/hr - $37/hr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 06, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for STARS. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for STARS. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $90,000 – $105,000 a year (median $103,000). ## Description # **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 Coordinator **Division/Program:** Star View Adolescent Center **Starting Compensation:** 36.50 - 37.00 USD Per Hour **Working Location:** Torrance, CA **Working Hours/Shift:** Various **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 (Qualifications):** - Active, valid California LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse), or LPT (Licensed Psychiatric Technician) license. - Graduation from an accredited school of Licensed Vocational Nursing or Licensed Psychiatric Technology, preferred **Experience & Training:** - **Clinical Experience:** One (1) year experience working with severely emotionally disturbed (SED) children **OR** a 40 hours of regulatory on-the-job training. - **Preferred Experience:** One (1) year of medication administration experience, an associate's degree, Quality Assurance (QA) experience, and/or prior supervisory experience. **Core Skills & Knowledge:** - Knowledge of medication administration, especially psychotropic meds and medical treatment. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) to effectively interact with seriously emotionally disturbed adolescents, physicians, staff and the public. **How you will make a difference (job overview):** 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. **Division & Program Overview:** - **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 (SBHS). - **Clinical Services:** Multidisciplinary mental health services, Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), and Intensive Day Treatment Program. **Learn more about SBHG at**: **For Additional Information:** svacrecruit@starsinc.com ## Skills - Psychiatric Nursing - Informed Consent - Admissions Coordination - Medical Records - Interpersonal Skills - Licensed Vocational Nurses - Supervisory Skills - Psychiatric Technician - Patient/Client Education - Medication Administration - ACTFL Listening Proficiency Test - Continuing Education - Nursing Care - Clinical Experience - CDI Electronics M.e.d.s. - Quality Assurance - On-Call Coverage - First Aid - Communication - Patient Discharge ## Benefits - Professional Development - Health Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Employee Programs ## Related - [Healthcare & Medicine jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Nursing Leadership & Education jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/nursing-leadership-and-education?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Nursing Supervisor jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/healthcare-and-medicine/nursing-leadership-and-education/nursing-supervisor?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related pages - [California](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/california?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 260756 jobs - [Ambulance Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/ambulance-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 2497 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)