Nursing Manager

Nexus Family Healing is seeking a Nursing Manager for our PRTF program in Portland, Oregon. This small, secure program serves up to six youth at a time, ages 10-17, with mental and developmental disabilities who have become involved in the justice system. Located at Nexus’ Walden Crossing, the program provides high staff-to-youth ratios, 24/7 nursing, recreational and therapeutic professionals, psychiatric services, and an array of therapies.

About the Role

Our Nursing Manager oversees the provision of medical services that promote resident physical health and well-being, ensuring related staff training aligns with licensing guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Medical Service Delivery
  • Coordinates medical aspects of admissions and ensures completion of annual physical exams; arranges necessary follow-up appointments and/or referrals.
  • Oversees the nursing department’s delivery of medical services to the resident population in partnership with the program team.
  • Coordinates special needs appointments with external physicians and clinics.
  • Collects and assesses residents’ medical data systematically, ensuring medical records are current.
  • Monitors acute and chronic medical conditions; provides treatment or consultation as needed and communicates with physicians.
  • Gathers relevant information and provides appropriate care in emergency situations, directing others as necessary.
• Treatment Team Collaboration
  • Serves as a resource to staff regarding resident medical issues.
  • Participates in new client diagnostic meetings to ensure cohesive individual diagnoses are reflected in clients’ Individual Treatment Plans (ITP).
  • Implements, monitors, and ensures compliance of all medical service documentation.
  • Reviews and assesses Medication Administration Records (MARs) regularly.
  • Supervises medication administration and documentation; reports side effects to physicians and documentation errors to management.
  • Coordinates and/or provides staff training in medication administration and infection control.
  • Monitors prescription and medical supplies, ensuring timely orders.
  • Tracks staff Hepatitis vaccines per contracting agency guidelines.
  • Provides first aid care and consultation for work-related employee injuries.
• Employee and Talent Management
  • Supervises and participates in staff orientation, mentorship, training, and development within Nexus and licensing guidelines.
  • Leads, coaches, and develops staff, providing training on resident issues, treatment plans, behavior management, Medicaid compliance, and documentation.
  • Provides ongoing performance management and conducts timely, constructive evaluations with development opportunities.
  • Consults with Human Resources on employee performance issues.
  • Builds cohesive teams by communicating clear missions, outlining goals, and promoting shared accountability.
  • Identifies and addresses barriers to team development, using facilitation strategies to achieve goals.
  • Enforces policies and holds staff accountable.
• Nursing Program and Internship Coordination
  • Sources and recruits top talent from local colleges and universities.
  • Develops an on-site curriculum for the Nurse rotational program.
  • Supervises and facilitates continuous education for the internship program.
  • Provides feedback and updates to colleges regarding the Nurse rotational program.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Valid Registered Nurse license.
• Minimum of 5 years related experience, preferably in a residential setting.
• First Aid/CPR/CPI/Infection Control certification.
• Valid driver’s license; must meet state and Home Office driving requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of supervisory experience.

Skills

Nexus Family Healing values the following ICARE principles:

• Innovation: Leading with creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches.
• Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy, and care.
• Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly.
• Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate.
• Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards.

Benefits

• Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment.
• Multiple health insurance coverage options.
• No-cost life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401k match.
• Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family (NEW).
• Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family (NEW).
• Carrot Fertility Benefit (NEW).
• Continuous learning and training opportunities.
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion opportunities.

Pay

$115,000–$125,000 annually.

Schedule

• Full-time, weekday schedule.
• Intermittent on-call/after-hours availability for phone support.

Location: Walden Crossing, 722 NE 162nd Ave, Portland, OR 97320.