Nurse Manager

Pyramid Healthcare•California, MD

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Pyramid Healthcare is dedicated to offering the highest quality of care to those we serve. A focus on client-focused care establishes our family of brands as respected leaders in addiction treatment, mental health recovery and eating disorder treatment modalities. Pyramid Healthcare offers comprehensive behavioral healthcare defined by supportive environments that offer patients the strength they need to overcome life’s challenges. We offer behavioral healthcare services – psychiatry, addiction recovery, mental disorder treatment, etc. – that allow clients at all stages of recovery or rehabilitation to reclaim health and well-being. The Nurse Manager will provide comprehensive nursing care, including assessments, treatment plans, medication administration, and vital signs monitoring. The role includes assisting medical doctors as needed.

Requirements

Valid RN license in the state of practice.
Ability to use EMRs effectively.
Working knowledge of state regulations related to services rendered.

Nice To Haves

3 or more years of experience supervising medical staff preferred.
2 to 4 years of experience working with substance use/psychiatric demographics in residential or inpatient settings preferred.
Willingness to obtain an approved nursing certification within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with operations and medical teams to ensure nursing staff and services meet regulatory and agency standards of care.
Manage the nursing schedule adhering to the agency’s established staffing structures for full-time, part-time, and PRN positions; ensure each shift employs one RN and one LPN.
Maintain a regular Monday to Friday schedule while also being on-call 24/7 to cover any LPN/RN shifts that need coverage.
Work collaboratively with the Program Director to ensure nursing staff compliance with policies, procedures, and protocols.
Ensure nursing staff follow established detox protocols, complete vitals per protocols, and accurately complete COWS/CIWA assessments on time.
Oversee efficient and effective admission processing and streamline admissions for unanticipated times.
Ensure that nursing staff maintain comprehensive and accurate EMR and MAR documentation.
Manage the DEA log and narcotic count sheet.
Conduct regular nursing chart audits to ensure quality of care and regulatory compliance.
Contribute to medical preparation for surveys; interact with state reviewers and provide needed feedback and documentation.
Work with the Program Director to meet nursing staffing needs and ensure nurses understand their scope of practice.
Respond to and effectively resolve client and staff concerns in a timely manner.
Maintain positive working relationships with co-workers.
Perform other duties as assigned.