Nurse Manager

About the Role

Help Adolescents Build a New Legacy. At Clearfork Academy we provide high‑quality substance abuse and mental health treatment for adolescents and young adults. We are seeking an experienced Nurse Manager who is clinically confident, dependable, and able to lead a nursing team in a fast‑paced behavioral health environment. This role is ideal for an RN who enjoys leadership, problem‑solving, variety, and working with multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of patient care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the nursing team and oversee daily nursing activities.
• Provide direct patient care and support nursing operations as needed.
• Administer and document medications according to physician orders, facility policies, and regulations.
• Complete and oversee patient assessments, vital signs, CIWAs, COWS, safety assessments, and other clinical evaluations.
• Respond to medical emergencies and changes in patients' physical or mental conditions.
• Perform and oversee UDS, lab draws, EKGs, and other clinical procedures.
• Maintain accurate medication records and clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, the Executive Director, BHTs, and clinical staff to coordinate patient care.
• Assist with staff training, onboarding, competency check‑offs, and EHR training.
• Assist with recruiting and interviewing nursing staff.
• Monitor nursing responsibilities and ensure policies and procedures are followed.
• Assist with medical supply ordering and inventory.
• Document and report nursing incidents and medication errors.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards.
• Provide on‑call support for emergencies and staffing needs.

Success Factors

• Enjoy a fast‑paced environment with variety and changing priorities.
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks and responding to issues as they arise.
• Strong clinical judgment and problem‑solving skills.
• Take initiative while following established policies and procedures.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, providers, and staff.
• Remain calm and composed in stressful situations.
• Take pride in accuracy, accountability, and patient safety.
• Comfortable leading and supporting a nursing team.
• Work well independently while knowing when to seek guidance.
• Adaptable and open to improving processes.
• Desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of adolescents and families.

Requirements

• Current and unrestricted Texas RN license.
• 3+ years of staff nursing experience, preferably in behavioral health or chemical dependency.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Current BLS certification.
• Knowledge of medications, nursing standards, and scope of practice.
• Understanding of substance use disorders and behavioral health treatment.
• Working knowledge of ASAM criteria.
• Experience with EHR systems and Microsoft Word/Excel.
• Strong leadership, communication, organization, and clinical decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.

Why Clearfork Academy?

• Meaningful work helping adolescents and families.
• Leadership opportunity within a behavioral health treatment setting.
• Collaborative medical and clinical team.
• Variety and opportunities to problem‑solve.
• Opportunity to develop and support a nursing team.
• Mission‑driven organization focused on recovery and long‑term growth.