DRC - Nurse Manager

Gaudenzia, Inc.•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Nurse Manager oversees nursing operations and patient care at Gaudenzia, a treatment provider for people with substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions. The role ensures that care follows Gaudenzia’s treatment model, clinical protocols, policies, professional standards, and applicable regulations. It also oversees medication practices, nursing documentation and electronic health record use, client education, and support for medication-assisted treatment. The Nurse Manager provides leadership and supervision to nursing staff, including recruitment, training, performance evaluation, mentoring, and professional development. The position manages staffing coverage, equipment and medication resources, and contributes to budget and financial activities. It leads quality improvement work, monitors performance indicators, and collaborates with patients, families, healthcare providers, administration, other disciplines, and external stakeholders to coordinate care and maintain effective relationships. This essential position requires working one weekend and one off shift per month, and working during staffing shortages, holidays, or inclement weather as necessary. Other related duties may be assigned by the Director of Nursing or designee.

Requirements

Degree from an accredited college or university professional nursing program.
Current RN license in good standing for the applicable state.
At least 3 years of nursing experience, including 1 year treating individuals with substance use, mental health, or other related disorders.
At least 2 years of experience as a charge nurse or supervising healthcare workers. A BSN may substitute for 1 year of nursing experience; an MSN may substitute for 2 years of nursing experience and 1 year of charge nurse or supervisory experience.
Knowledge of healthcare issues and co-morbidities experienced by individuals with substance use disorders and mental illness.
Knowledge of special populations served, including people with criminal justice involvement, women and children, people experiencing homelessness, and people with HIV/AIDS.
Knowledge of treatment program principles, practices, and procedures; regulatory recordkeeping; nutritional requirements and practices for adults and children; and safe nursing practice standards.
Ability to exercise 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 effectively 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 Office programs such as Word and Excel.
Ability and availability to work one weekend and one off shift per month, and during staffing shortages, holidays, and inclement weather as necessary.

Responsibilities

Ensure consistent adherence to and promotion of Gaudenzia’s treatment model, policies, procedures, and local and state regulations.
Ensure compliance with medication handling and administration policies and applicable regulations.
Develop, maintain, and ensure the quality of client counseling and education on addiction, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, medications, infectious diseases, mental health, and related topics.
Promote, educate, and assist with facilitation of medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
Oversee medical documentation and electronic health record use, including compliance with required documentation guidelines and timelines.
Provide leadership to nursing staff and foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.
Supervise and evaluate nursing personnel, provide feedback, and implement training as needed.
Support nursing staff professional growth through mentoring and continuing education opportunities.
Recruit, train, and maintain quality staff.
Ensure adherence to clinical protocols, standards of care, and regulatory requirements; monitor patient care for 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 use of resources.
Oversee procurement and maintenance of equipment, supplies, and medications.
Participate in budget planning and financial management for the nursing department, including oversight and assistance with managed care and other payor sources.
Lead nursing quality improvement initiatives, monitor performance indicators, and implement strategies to address deficiencies and improve care.
Serve as a liaison among nursing staff, administration, healthcare disciplines, and external stakeholders to support communication, collaboration, patient care, and mutual referrals.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care and address patient-related concerns.
Communicate with patients and families to explain treatment plans and address questions or concerns.
Participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures and ensure adherence to them.
Work one weekend and one off shift per month to maintain contact with all medical staff; work during staffing shortages, holidays, and inclement weather as necessary.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing or designee.