Nurse Manager

About the organization

Project Renewal is a leading non‑profit organization with the mission of building supportive communities where people achieve dignity and independence, renewing their lives with health, homes, and jobs. Its comprehensive 24/7 programs provide holistic care to clients. The organization employs over 950 staff and operates with an annual budget of $140 million, making it one of the larger social‑service nonprofits in New York City.

Position Overview

The Nurse Manager for Substance Use Treatment Services will assist the Deputy Director of Nursing and Director of Nursing in providing operational and administrative support in Project Renewal’s Support and Connection Center. This position reports to the Deputy Director of Nursing and the Support and Connection Program Director and works closely with milieu, clinical, and leadership staff.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Direct Clinical Responsibilities
  • Provide direct patient care as needed.
  • Process admissions and referrals and complete relevant clinical documentation.
  • Provide patient and community health education.
  • Participate in on‑call rotation assignments with a team of nurses and clinical providers.
  • Participate in case conferences, in‑services, and consult with nursing and clinical staff about care coordination and discharge planning.
  • Provide clinical coverage as directed by the Deputy Director of Nursing, Director of Nursing, or Medical Director.
• Operational and Administrative Responsibilities
  • Oversee the nursing daily operations and administrative duties of the Support and Connection Center program.
  • Provide remote support (“on call”) for clinical staff on a weekly basis.
  • Serve as primary liaison for pharmacies and vendors for medication and supply orders.
  • Help maintain proper medical, billing, and patient‑interaction documentation.
  • Responsible for inventory of controlled substances and destruction in compliance with NYS/DOH & DEA.
  • Responsible for training nursing staff in ECW, medication administration, and workflow procedures.
  • Assist in training non‑medical staff in proper medication self‑administration procedures.
  • Participate in Quality Assurance & Improvement projects as needed.
  • Ensure program compliance with required regulatory and Healthcare Department policies and procedures.
  • Maintain documentation in compliance with agency policies and stay knowledgeable of relevant policies.
  • Assist in clinic environment checks to assess compliance and inventory of equipment and medications.
  • Ensure facility maintenance and cleanliness in compliance with OSHA and OASAS standards.
  • Provide education on MOUD as needed to RNs, LPNs, and clinical staff.
  • Provide ongoing health education and support to nursing staff.
  • Support management of nursing staff schedules, covering vacancies, vacations, FMLA, sick time, and other coverage needs.
  • Support hiring and onboarding processes to fill vacant nursing positions for substance‑use treatment programs.
  • Support and ensure cross‑training of nurses in primary care, psychiatry, and substance‑use treatment services within the Healthcare Department and provide coverage as needed.
  • Keep Healthcare Department leadership informed of issues and developments, providing thorough and concise reports as required.

Qualifications

• New York State licensed Registered Nurse (RN).
• Experience working with people who use drugs and/or who are experiencing homelessness is preferred.
• Excellent oral and listening skills; ability to communicate well with clients and all levels of staff.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel.

Pay

Salary range: $98,000 – $105,000.