Nurse Manager for Residential Program
About The Position
At McLeod Centers for Wellbeing, nursing leadership goes beyond managing schedules and staffing. It’s about building strong teams, supporting exceptional patient care, and helping individuals on their recovery journey achieve lasting wellness. At McLeod Centers for Wellbeing, our mission is to build a foundation of healing and hope based on equity, education, and evidence-based practice for all communities. A nonprofit founded in 1969 in Charlotte, North Carolina, we have since grown to be one of the largest providers of comprehensive substance use disorder treatment in western North Carolina. From initial assessment to customized aftercare, McLeod Centers provides compassionate, steadfast support for our patients’ journey to recovery. We are looking for passionate people to join our team! We are seeking an experienced Nurse Manager to lead nursing operations within our Adult Residential Treatment Program located at our headquarters in Charlotte, NC. Someone who is passionate about developing nursing staff, driving quality outcomes, and creating a positive, collaborative environment for both patients and employees. If you are a strong leader who enjoys mentoring others while remaining connected to patient care, we encourage you to apply.
Requirements
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent organizational, planning, and problem-solving abilities
- Commitment to patient-centered care and quality outcomes
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Professional judgment, integrity, and commitment to confidentiality
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Three (3) or more years of leadership or supervisory experience required
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina or a multistate license recognized through the Nurse Licensure Compact
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint, and related software platforms
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, or healthcare leadership preferred
- Experience with electronic health records and healthcare documentation systems preferred
Responsibilities
- Overseeing the daily operations of the nursing department, including staffing, scheduling, onboarding, training, and employee development
- Providing leadership, coaching, and performance feedback to nursing staff while fostering a culture of accountability and teamwork
- Supporting program growth through goal setting, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Promoting patient safety and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, patient-centered care
- Collaborating with physicians, clinical staff, families, and support departments to coordinate care and address patient needs
- Serving as a clinical resource and working as a staff nurse when necessary to maintain adequate coverage
- Supporting organizational policies, procedures, and best practices while ensuring compliance with regulatory and licensing standards
- Leading quality improvement and performance management initiatives related to nursing services and patient outcomes
- Monitoring and maintaining required competencies, certifications, and licensure for nursing staff
- Addressing workplace concerns and utilizing problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills to support a healthy work environment
- Completing employee evaluations and implementing development plans when needed
- Maintaining accurate documentation, records, and reporting requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
