Community Crisis Nurse Manager

Vinfen•Lowell, MA

4h•$115,000

About The Position

The Youth Community Crisis Stabilization Program (YCCS) is a short-term, open 12-bed unit for youth ages 13-18 years of age. The Community Crisis Stabilization Program (YCCS) Nurse Manager, with the Program Director, has twenty-four hours a day/seven a week oversight of the medical and clinical aspects of the YCCS. The YCCS serves as a medically necessary, less restrictive, and voluntary alternative to inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. The Program Nurse Manager ensures proper standards and regulations are adhered to as set forth by the Massachusetts Nursing Practice ACT and MAP requirements, funding source regulations, and Vinfen company policies. Directs and manages the activities of program nursing staff (RNs and LPNs), including Certified Medical Assistants, and MAP certified staff members, when appropriate. In conjunction with the Program Director (PD) and operational leadership, screens and hires nursing staff as warranted following budgeted allocations. Utilizes staff appropriately with the goal of optimizing effort, providing necessary medical/nursing care, and assists in achieving operational and financial goals. Manages staff performance. Provides direction, training, and coaching. Implements recognition/rewards programs, conducts performance planning and review sessions, and provides guidance on career development. Responsible for counseling and corrective action, when necessary. Offers clinical and nursing support and supervision to nurses working at the YCCS. Plans and conducts monthly nursing meetings on a regularly scheduled basis and on an as needed basis. In collaboration with Prescriber and PD, delegates nursing care assignments with an understanding of staff roles, knowledge, and capabilities. Ensures that the intake of new clients is completed in a timely, professional manner. Arranges and performs intake procedures and conducts initial holistic assessment to determine client's appropriateness for program. Provides first aid when and if necessary and is responsible for responding to urgent or acute care matters to coordinate and delegate next steps. Provides initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, care planning, interventions, and coordination of care for individuals in collaboration with the overseeing physician. Utilizing a variety of modalities ensures the client's treatment addresses the mental health care needs.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) in MA required
CPR required within two weeks of hire
First Aid required within two weeks of hire
Crisis Intervention required within six months of hire
Staff Safety and Infectious Diseases required within six months of hire

Nice To Haves

BSN and / or MSN preferred

Responsibilities

Directs and manages the activities of program nursing staff (RNs and LPNs), including Certified Medical Assistants, and MAP certified staff members, when appropriate.
Screens and hires nursing staff as warranted following budgeted allocations.
Manages staff performance. Provides direction, training, and coaching.
Plans and conducts monthly nursing meetings on a regularly scheduled basis and on an as needed basis.
Delegates nursing care assignments with an understanding of staff roles, knowledge, and capabilities.
Ensures that the intake of new clients is completed in a timely, professional manner.
Arranges and performs intake procedures and conducts initial holistic assessment to determine client's appropriateness for program.
Provides first aid when and if necessary and is responsible for responding to urgent or acute care matters to coordinate and delegate next steps.
Provides initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, care planning, interventions, and coordination of care for individuals in collaboration with the overseeing physician.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more
15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more)
Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs
Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer sponsored retirement plan and an employee funded 403 (b) plan
Company paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
$500 -- $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap!
Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs and more!