Nurse Manager

Nurse Manager Requirements

• Must always present as courteous and professional.
• Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas in logical and clear fashion.
• Must have the ability to work with others in a cooperative and collaborative manner.
• TB screening
• Completion of the HPTC de-escalation training
• Strong and effective verbal, written and organizational skills
• Knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs including the ability to learn, use and train HPTC's electronic medical records
• Ability to provide leadership and program development within an outpatient site
• Knowledge of major clinical therapeutic models and behavioral health best practice
• Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills

Nurse Manager Duties & Responsibilities

• Compliance with the Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patients and HIPAA Regulations;
• Compliance with DPH, DMH, Joint Commission, DEA and all other regulatory agencies as required;
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria;
• Monitoring of patient needs related to filling practitioner orders, administration of medications, monitoring vital signs, coordinating medical care, monitoring withdrawal (COWS/CIWA);
• Aid with discharge planning and care coordination activities;
• Provide brief crisis counseling, individualized risk management and safety planning;
• Provide psychoeducation to both patients and staff related to medical/nursing areas of expertise;
• Ensure patient care meets best practice standards;
• Ensure compliance with all governing regulations and payor guidelines;
• Ensure compliance with High Point policies and procedures;
• Participate in the recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, and evaluation of nursing staff;
• Aid in developing nursing and medication records on each patient;
• Reviews and make recommendations regarding policies and procedures;
• Reports to Infection Control Committee as needed;
• Aid in monitoring inventory, ordering of medications, and equipment needed for daily operation of the unit in collaboration with the pharmacy;
• Responsible for the fiscal management i.e. nursing budget for the unit;
• Participate in quality assurance and implementing quality improvement planning, including Tally Card, CQI and/or failure mode projects;
• Reviews Incident Reports and Sentinel Events, as required;
• Provide supervision for nursing staff personnel;
• Participate in all required committee meetings;
• Responsible for the proper disposal of medications;
• Responsible for the scheduling of nurses to maintain adequate nursing staffing patterns to manage the day-to-day operation of the unit;
• Makes sure both open and closed charts are correctly and completely documented;
• Aids in the development and monitoring of programming schedules;
• Attends monthly Nurse Managers meeting to maintain consistency in nursing practice;
• Attend mandatory training to update knowledge base and enhance both professional and personal growth;
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing, Site Director / COO to insure safe and appropriate operation of the program(s).

Nurse Manager Qualifications

• Five to eight years of direct care experience within a behavioral health and/or substance use disorder treatment setting;
• Two to five years supervisory experience preferred;
• Current and unrestricted license in Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse.