DRC - Nurse Manager

Gaudenzia•Philadelphia, PA

11d

About The Position

The Nurse Manager oversees nursing staff and nursing services in a treatment program serving people with substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions. The role promotes Gaudenzia’s treatment model and ensures compliance with organizational policies, clinical standards, and applicable regulations. Responsibilities include staff leadership and development, quality and safety oversight, patient-care coordination, staffing and resource management, budget participation, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. The position requires one weekend and one off shift per month to maintain contact with medical staff, and work during staffing shortages, holidays, and inclement weather as necessary. It is considered an essential position. The role requires a degree from an accredited professional nursing program and a current RN license in good standing in the applicable state. Candidates need at least three years of nursing experience, including one year treating individuals with substance use, mental health, or related disorders, and at least two years as a charge nurse or supervisor of healthcare workers. A BSN may substitute for one year of nursing experience, and an MSN may substitute for two years of nursing experience and one year of charge nurse or supervisory experience. Gaudenzia describes its mission as promoting long-term recovery through comprehensive treatment and support. The organization offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, on-the-job training, upward mobility, and educational assistance. It emphasizes an inclusive and supportive environment and equal employment opportunity.

Requirements

Degree from an accredited college or university professional nursing program.
Current RN license in good standing for the applicable state.
At least three years of nursing experience, including at least one year treating individuals with substance use, mental health, or related disorders.
At least two years of experience as a charge nurse or supervising healthcare workers. A BSN may substitute for one year of nursing experience; an MSN may substitute for two years of nursing experience and one year of charge nurse or supervisory experience.
Knowledge of health issues and comorbidities experienced by individuals with substance use disorders and mental illness.
Knowledge of special populations served, including people with criminal justice involvement, women, children, people experiencing homelessness, and people with HIV/AIDS.
Knowledge of treatment-program principles, practices, and procedures; record keeping under regulatory requirements and standards of practice; nutritional requirements and practices for adults and children; and safe nursing practice.
Ability to provide administrative and professional supervision of employees.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work with clients to gain confidence and cooperation and to work successfully with people from varied cultures and backgrounds.
Ability to plan and organize work and prepare accurate records and reports.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, healthcare providers, outside agencies, institutions, and the public.
Computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Availability to work one weekend and one off shift per month and, as needed, during staffing shortages, holidays, and inclement weather.

Responsibilities

Promote consistency with Gaudenzia’s treatment model, policies, procedures, and local and state regulations.
Ensure compliance with medication handling and administration policies and applicable regulations.
Develop and maintain quality client counseling and education on addiction, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, medications, infectious diseases, mental health, and related topics.
Promote, educate about, and assist with facilitating medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
Oversee medical documentation and electronic health record use, and ensure nursing staff complete documentation within required timeframes.
Provide leadership to nursing staff; supervise and evaluate performance, give feedback, and implement training as needed.
Support nursing staff professional development through mentoring and continuing education opportunities.
Recruit, train, and retain quality staff.
Ensure adherence to clinical protocols, standards of care, and regulatory requirements; monitor care to support high-quality, evidence-based practice.
Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop and implement patient care plans.
Manage staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage and efficient resource use.
Oversee procurement and maintenance of equipment, supplies, and medications.
Participate in nursing department budget planning and financial management, including oversight and assistance with managed care or other payor sources.
Lead quality improvement initiatives, analyze performance indicators, address deficiencies, and implement best practices.
Serve as a liaison among nursing staff, administration, other healthcare disciplines, and external stakeholders to support communication, collaboration, patient care, and mutual referrals.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate patient care and address patient-related concerns.
Communicate with patients and families about treatment plans and respond to questions or concerns.
Participate in developing, implementing, and adhering to policies and procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or designee.
Work one weekend and one off shift per month, and work during staffing shortages, holidays, and inclement weather as necessary.