Assistant Nurse Manager
About The Position
Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities. Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being. The Assistant Nurse Manager (RN) provides clinical leadership and operational support to the nursing department, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care. Working alongside the Nurse Manager, this role helps oversee daily nursing operations, staff development, regulatory compliance, and interdisciplinary collaboration while promoting Pyramid Healthcare's mission and values.
Requirements
- Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
- Previous nursing leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
- Experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, detoxification, or inpatient services strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of continuous quality improvement principles.
- Strong understanding of substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.
- Working knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality requirements.
- Familiarity with CARF, and other applicable regulatory standards.
- Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to foster teamwork while supporting a patient-centered approach to care.
Responsibilities
- Assist with creating weekly nursing schedules and staff assignments.
- Coordinate required nursing education, training, and competency completion.
- Participate in interviewing, hiring, onboarding, and retaining nursing staff.
- Support employee performance evaluations and professional development.
- Assist in overseeing nursing operations for detoxification and inpatient units.
- Ensure compliance with CARF, and other regulatory requirements.
- Participate in charge nurse, nursing, and interdisciplinary meetings.
- Communicate patient care concerns and staffing issues to the Nurse Manager.
- Foster teamwork and collaboration across all shifts and departments.
- Provide on-call leadership coverage as needed.
- Assist with monthly medical reports, chart audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Support nursing staff during high-volume or high-acuity shifts.
- Coordinate with pharmacy partners to ensure timely and cost-effective medication management.
- Maintain regular communication with medical providers and the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Referral Bonus opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
