Nursing Manager

Evoraa Healthcare•Madison, TN

21d

About The Position

The Nursing Manager oversees nursing services at a voluntary facility that uses a holistic recovery approach tailored to patients’ complex and individual needs. The program includes group and individualized therapy, psychopharmacology, pharmacogenetic testing, and other adjunctive therapies. Patients participate voluntarily, and the facility does not use restraints or forceful treatment measures. The role directs the nursing team and manages nursing department operations, including policies, documentation, infection control, and coordination with medical and clinical teams on patient treatment plans. The Nursing Manager also supports daily nursing activities, communicates with the pharmacy as needed, and helps maintain a safe and sanitary environment while protecting confidential patient information.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current, valid, and unrestricted RN license in Tennessee.
Three years of nursing experience, including at least one year of supervisory experience.
Experience in policy management, leadership, and regulatory compliance.
Knowledge of legal regulations and evidence-based practice.
Ability to work compassionately and without judgment with people experiencing chemical dependency or receiving psychiatric care.
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and referral sources.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions from varied data, and work with abstract and concrete variables.
Current BLS certificate.
Patience and willingness to work with clients of all backgrounds and populations.
Excellent nursing judgment.
Ability to work as a self-starter and problem solver.

Nice To Haves

Experience with The Joint Commission accreditation.
Experience in nursing leadership in behavioral health.

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee the nursing team, including RNs, LPNs, and CNAs.
Develop and carry out nursing department policies and procedures.
Manage department record keeping and nursing staff documentation.
Manage facility infection control policies and procedures as needed.
Work with medical and clinical teams to plan, carry out, and evaluate patient treatment plans.
Maintain a safe and sanitary environment.
Attend staff training and meetings as required by the employer.
Communicate with the pharmacy as needed.
Assist the nursing team with daily activities as needed.
Follow policies and procedures for protecting patient information, including alcohol-drug patient confidentiality and HIPAA.
Perform other duties as assigned.