Nurse Manager

Apex Recovery LLC (TN)•Loudon, NH

About The Position

The Nurse Manager is accountable to the Medical Director and has administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability for the functions and activities of APEX Recovery, LLC. This full-time role is responsible for hiring, training, and supervising nursing and residential staff, and must be available around the clock by telephone or paging system. The Nurse Manager oversees nursing operations, client services, program staff, and facility policies and procedures. The role coordinates rehabilitative services, implements medical treatment plans, supervises multidisciplinary client care, supports staff development, maintains licensing and accreditation documentation, and helps ensure the facility, housing, and vehicles are safe and operational. The position also participates in budgeting, emergency preparedness, client and staff meetings, audits, and ongoing program improvement. The Nurse Manager shall have a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing, current Registered Nurse licensure, and current CPR and First Aid certifications. The role requires supervisory experience or training in a mental health setting serving people with chemical dependency and/or co-occurring disorders, as well as experience or training in program development for this population. The Nurse Manager must be able to direct during emergencies, apply personnel supervision principles, coordinate service delivery, work effectively with the community, and maintain constructive relationships with staff, clients, families, and community and government representatives.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in nursing.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure, maintained as a condition of employment.
Current CPR and First Aid certifications, maintained as a condition of employment.
At least 2 years of experience or training in a supervisory role in a mental health setting serving individuals with chemical dependency and/or co-occurring disorders.
At least 1 year of experience or training in program development for individuals with chemical dependency or co-occurring psychiatric and substance disorders.
Physical and mental ability to direct during an emergency situation.
Ability to work effectively with the community.
Ability to apply personnel supervision principles and implement and coordinate the APEX Recovery, LLC team responsible for service delivery.
Genuine interest in and concern for persistently chemically dependent persons.
Interest and ability to pursue professional growth through continuing education.
Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with center personnel, professional staff, government and community agency representatives, clients, families, and the public.
Willingness and ability to learn and implement government regulations and center policies.
Willingness and ability to accept and use close supervision from the Executive Director.
Ability to learn and use budget planning and implementation procedures.
Maintain current licenses and certifications required for the position.

Responsibilities

Hire, train, and supervise nursing and residential staff.
Meet regularly with the Executive Director to report on the status of services.
Assist with budget planning, including recommendations for rehabilitation staffing, equipment, and supplies; oversee the activity budget and its effectiveness.
Write and update nursing and residential policies, procedures, guidelines, job descriptions, and the center manual for DHCS licensing and Joint Commission accreditation.
Maintain staffing statistics and help ensure staffing, daily activities, intake, and treatment meet standards.
Oversee facility and housing equipment, including emergency equipment availability, preventive maintenance, repairs, and equipment inventories.
Coordinate APEX Recovery, LLC rehabilitative client services in compliance with regulations and center policies.
Implement medical treatment plans developed by the Medical Director and health care practitioners.
Ensure service plans are established, reviewed, and modified as needed.
Coordinate and supervise disciplines involved in client care; conduct regular client care meetings and participate in treatment planning and clinical team meetings.
Provide crisis intervention, assist during psychiatric and medical emergencies, and debrief program staff.
Provide emotional, psychological, medical, and spiritual support and establish a compassionate therapeutic environment.
Make daily rounds, assess client needs and complaints, and coordinate social services with outside agencies.
Promote safety, fire and accident prevention, sanitary conditions, and staff readiness for disasters or service disruptions.
Collaborate with Human Resources on recruitment, selection, hiring, orientation, training, evaluation, and dismissal of program personnel.
Participate in DHCS licensing and Joint Commission accreditation activities; monitor staff compliance with center policies and Executive Director requirements.
Assign and delegate duties, facilitate team decision-making, audit client and department records, and ensure staff documentation is completed.
Encourage staff development and professional growth; provide in-service education as requested or required.
Maintain program policies and procedures, including updates, revisions, and plans of correction.
Oversee plant operations and required documentation; help ensure facilities and vehicles are safe, clean, and in good working order.
Provide and maintain emergency preparedness training and documentation, and address client safety and security needs.
Respond appropriately to emergencies and remain familiar with emergency procedures and equipment.
Communicate professionally and effectively with clients, families, staff, visitors, and treatment teams; address client and family concerns and handle problems proactively.
Maintain current licenses and certifications, pursue continuing education, complete self-evaluations, and meet the annual self-development plan.
Follow attendance, schedule, break, lunch, and time-card requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.