Nurse Manager

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Fort Lauderdale, FL

14d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Manager provides medical care and nursing support to clients at the Lifeskills Fort Lauderdale campus, which offers residential services for people with mental health, substance use, co-occurring disorders, and related medical complications. The role works with clients and team members throughout the shift to help meet clients’ functional needs and maintain a safe, therapeutic treatment environment. The Nurse Manager coordinates care in accordance with physician orders and facility policies, and collaborates with facility leadership, clinical, direct care, and quality/compliance teams. The position may also involve working with clients, third-party providers, pharmacies, suppliers, and vendors. The role includes nursing assessments, medication administration and documentation, coordination of pharmacy and laboratory services, monitoring controlled medications, and communicating clinical observations to the treatment team and attending physician. The Nurse Manager supports admissions, transfers, and discharges; provides client and family education; reviews clinical records; and coordinates the facility infection control program. The job is full-time in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with a listed salary range of $80,000–$90,000 and negligible travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Nursing.
Current, clear Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Florida.
CPR certification.
Active First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
Clear TB skin test or chest X-ray.
Demonstrated customer service, attention to detail, organization, and prioritization skills.
Ability to receive and integrate team feedback and uphold client safety and regulatory standards.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, sound judgment, and discretion.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
Alignment with the organization’s core values and treatment philosophy.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments to identify clients’ medical needs, capabilities, and limitations.
Record and transcribe physicians’ written and verbal orders, and carry out or delegate STAT orders immediately.
Communicate observations and recommendations about clients’ plans of care and provide input to the treatment team.
Identify abnormal diagnostic data and bring it to the attending physician’s attention.
Document medication administration, including PRN medication, according to policies and procedures.
Coordinate pharmacy and laboratory orders, deliveries, and refills with appropriate vendors.
Secure controlled medications and monitor their administration and accurate recording of use.
Administer medications according to physician orders and the medication administration record, including injections as needed or ordered.
Help provide and maintain a therapeutic environment in collaboration with other staff.
Document nursing assessments and weekly notes in the Best Notes electronic charting system in a timely manner and in accordance with facility policy.
Ensure documentation reflects the Master Treatment Plan and ongoing assessment of resident behaviors and feelings, with appropriate program responses or referrals.
Prepare clients for discharge through individualized counseling and instruction, providing written instructions when needed.
Educate clients and families about medications, side effects, contraindications, and physical symptoms through individual and group counseling.
Review clinical records for accuracy and quality of documentation.
Coordinate admissions, transfers, and discharges to support smooth communication and client flow.
Coordinate the facility infection control program and ensure staff and clients meet policy and procedure requirements.
Be at work as scheduled, adapt to changes in facility functions and routines, follow company and facility policies, and work collaboratively with the treatment team.
Perform other duties as assigned.