Nurse Manager

About the role

The Nurse Manager leads the health services activities of the assigned Phoenix House program, overseeing health assessments, communicable disease control, screenings, first aid, disaster preparedness, immunization follow-up, and health education.

Responsibilities

• Arranges and assists in the provision of on-site medical services conducted by the consulting physician/Nurse Practitioner.
• Arranges off-site medical services as needed.
• Maintains knowledge of and communicates proper practices related to Nursing fundamentals.
• Is knowledgeable about Communicable diseases including HIV, Pharmacology, and Nutrition and is able to direct supervisees as appropriate.
• Assures the accurate and timely preparation and maintenance of all medical records and monitors the work of supervisees in partnership with the Sr Nursing Manager.
• Provides client/patient care in accordance with program and individual treatment plans, which includes:
• Makes sure the safety of program participants.
• Ensures incident reporting is completed timely and sent to Quality Assurance.
• Teaches general life skills in the areas of health, fitness, and nutrition.
• Trains, assures and maintains confidentiality over all medical records.
• Orders and maintains medical supplies and all facility first aid equipment and supplies.
• Maintains medical office and ensures all medicines are safely and securely stored.
• Works in partnership with the Sr Nursing Manger to audit the medication room and make needed corrections at minimum monthly.
• Arranges for additional medical services or health seminars both on and off-site, as needed.
• Maintains all required reporting functions and assure 100% completion of all paperwork.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal confidentiality laws and regulations.
• Oversees and provide Incidental Medical Services in facilities certified for these types of services.
• Reviews IMS requirements monthly.
• Attends and ensures all supervisees attend all required staff training sessions in accordance with Phoenix House and state licensing requirements, completes all training on time.
• Attends and participates in program and all staff meetings.
• Adheres to and promotes the Phoenix House Mission, Vision, and Values while acting as a role model for others.

Qualifications

• BA or BS from an accredited college or university, and possession of a valid active California (CA) Vocational Nurse License and two years of experience.
• Or Associate of Arts degree (AA) from an accredited college, and possession of a valid active California (CA) Vocational Nurse License.
• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Must maintain a valid credential (if required for your position) during the course of your employment.
• Must obtain TB test clearance and update on a yearly basis.