Nurse Manager

Rosecrance•Rockford, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Manager supervises nursing activities for assigned affiliates and implements and coordinates nursing care and infection control activities for patients and staff. The role ensures continuity of nursing services in an ethical, legal, and safe therapeutic environment that meets applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. As part of the treatment team, the Nurse Manager contributes to addiction treatment services for patients and families and supports recovery in patients’ daily lives. This position oversees nursing staff and client care, manages health center operations and schedules, responds to medical and emotional crises, and supports infection control, documentation, quality improvement, and staff competency. The Nurse Manager is part of the Administrative Team and is on call 24 hours for administrative availability and accessibility.

Requirements

Current Illinois RN license.
At least one year of demonstrated staff supervisory experience.
Excellent written skills for policy development, report writing, and analysis of performance-improvement data.
Ability to present and coordinate lectures for clients, staff, or the community.
CPR training or ability to complete it within three months.
Maintain adult and child CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Two years of experience in addictions or psychiatric nursing strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Work prescribed hours and any additional hours deemed necessary for assigned responsibilities.
Ensure high standards of nursing care and safety practices for clients and employees.
Prepare staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage at all times.
Supervise nurses, including orientation, training, supervisory meetings and feedback, evaluations, and disciplinary interventions as needed.
Coordinate and oversee nursing activities for clients, including admission, treatment planning, ongoing case management, and discharge planning.
Manage the Health Center client-services environment, including client flow, assessments, didactics, and engagement activities that support readiness for substance abuse treatment.
Develop and implement unit schedules for appropriate activities, and monitor their effectiveness and adherence.
Oversee behavioral interventions for clients at high risk for aggression or self-harm, establish safety precautions, and arrange transfer to a more appropriate level of care or acute care facility when needed.
Oversee physical maintenance of the unit and request necessary repairs or services from the Administrator or Environmental Services Supervisor.
Consult with the Administrator and Medical Director to develop Health Center and Nursing Department policies, goals, objectives, and procedures.
Serve as a health consultant and resource for clients, parents, and non-medical personnel, and participate in client health education directly or through supervision.
Recognize and respond to medical or emotional crises.
Ensure client service records comply with DASA, TJC, and Medicaid regulations, including accurate and timely documentation.
Develop, implement, and revise nursing best practices.
Develop a system to identify, track, and review core competencies for health services positions.
Oversee infection control across affiliates, prepare required reports, and maintain knowledge of current infection control techniques.
Remain on call 24 hours for administrative availability and accessibility.
Collect performance-improvement data relating to nursing care.
Maintain adult and child CPR certification and oversee CPR training, testing, and quality control.
Serve on the Administrative Team and participate in its meetings and activities.
Comply with the Rosecrance Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
Perform responsibilities in keeping with Rosecrance’s mission, vision, values, and expectations.
Consistently deliver exceptional customer service and model positive guest relations for staff, clients, and customers.
Assume other related responsibilities as assigned by management.