Nurse Manager - 1306 Spring Garden

About the role

Join a team that shows up for each other as much as we show up for our clients. At Gaudenzia, your purpose fuels progress - for yourself and others.

Qualifications

• Education/Training: Degree from an accredited college or university's professional nursing program; must possess a current RN license in good standing for the applicable state.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years nursing experience, with 1 year of experience treating individuals with substance use, mental health, or other related disorders. Minimum 2 years' experience as a charge nurse or supervising health care worker(s).

Responsibilities

• Ensures consistency in adhering to and promoting Gaudenzia's treatment model, policies, procedures, and local and state regulations.
• Ensure compliance with medication handling and administration policies, and local and state regulations.
• Develops, maintains, and ensures the quality of counseling and education of clients on Disease Concepts of Addiction, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, medication education, infectious diseases, mental health, etc.
• Promotes, educates, and assists in the facilitation of medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
• Oversees medical documentation/electronic health record (EHR) uses.
• Provide effective leadership to nursing staff, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of nursing personnel, providing feedback and implementing training programs as needed.
• Foster professional growth and development among nursing staff through mentoring and continuing education opportunities.
• Responsible for recruitment, training, and maintaining quality staff.
• Ensure adherence to established clinical protocols, standards of care, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor patient care activities to ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop and implement patient care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes.
• Manage staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage and efficient use of resources.
• Oversee the procurement and maintenance of necessary equipment, supplies, and medications.
• Participate in budget planning and financial management activities for the nursing department. Including oversight and assistance with managed care and or other payor sources.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives within the nursing department, identifying areas for improvement and implementing best practices.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators related to patient care outcomes, patient satisfaction, and staff productivity.
• Implement strategies to address deficiencies and enhance the overall quality of care.
• Serve as a liaison between nursing staff, administration, and other healthcare disciplines, facilitating effective communication and collaboration.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate patient care and address patient-related concerns.
• Communicate with patients and their families to ensure understanding of treatment plans and address any questions or concerns.
• Ensure that nursing staff are following required documentation guidelines within the timeframe dictated by the level of care, licensing, and regulatory entities.
• Serves as a liaison between our healthcare team and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration to uphold exceptional patient care standards and good relationships to facilitate mutual referrals.
• Other related duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or designee.

Required Work Schedule

• One weekend and one off shift per month to ensure contact with all medical staff.
• Will be required to work during staffing shortages and holidays as necessary.
• This position is deemed essential and will be required to work during inclement weather.

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay
• Excellent Benefits
• On The Job Training
• Upward mobility
• Educational assistance to help you grow with us in this life saving field!

Our Operating Principles

• We, as members of the Gaudenzia Team, are committed to these principles. They guide the way we perform Gaudenzia business, every day.
• We hold client care as our top priority.
• We assume good intentions.
• We are present, we connect, & we communicate with transparency, dignity, and respect.
• We make data-driven decisions with courage, challenge the status quo, find innovative ways to grow Gaudenzia & each other.
• We support each other publicly & privately in all circumstances.
• We provide & accept constructive, honest, respectful, and timely feedback with an open mind & without personalization.
• We operate with integrity, focus on outcomes, & have a bias for action.
• We follow through on agreements & honor commitments prioritized with a sense of urgency - someone's life may depend on it.