Nurse Manager - Withdrawal Management

Colorado West • Grand Junction, CO

217d • $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Manager for Withdrawal Management provides unit-based leadership for the SUD nursing/medical team, overseeing withdrawal management and residential units. This role is administratively responsible for the nursing care provided by licensed staff nurses (RNs and LPNs) and unlicensed clinical staff (EMTs and MAs). The Nurse Manager reports to the SUD Provider Lead with matrix management from the SUD Director and is involved in strategic planning, organizational goals, process and procedures, budgets, evaluation of nursing care, quality improvement, and risk management. The position also encompasses human resource functions such as hiring, discipline, and scheduling under the guidance of the SUD Director and/or Human Resources Department. The Nurse Manager ensures timely intake/admissions for incoming clients and provides direction for complex cases, along with referral, authorization, and medical review services as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school of Nursing preferred.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Colorado required.
• Minimum of 2 years previous nursing leadership experience in an addiction/substance use disorder setting preferred.
• Master's Degree in Nursing with 3 years of Nursing experience may substitute for leadership experience.
• Must receive ANCB certification within 2 years.

Nice To Haves

• CPR/BLS Certification for Healthcare Provider optional.
• Verbal De-Escalation/Certification required prior to independent patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide unit-based leadership for the SUD nursing/medical team.
• Oversee nursing care provided by licensed staff nurses and unlicensed clinical staff.
• Report to the SUD Provider Lead and work with the SUD Director.
• Contribute to strategic planning and organizational goals.
• Manage human resource functions including hiring, discipline, and scheduling.
• Ensure timely intake/admissions for incoming clients.
• Direct nursing staff for complex cases.
• Provide referral, authorization, and medical review services.
• Assume duties of unit nursing staff when needed.
• Cover other units in the absence of colleagues.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO Accrual, and 403b Benefits Available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree