Regional Nurse Manager

ADVANCED CORRECTIONAL HEALTHCARE•Worthington, MN

7d•$100,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Nurse Manager supervises nursing associates and supports the delivery of quality nursing care at assigned client sites, which are correctional facilities or similar settings. The role ensures care follows applicable state guidelines and the organization’s Scope of Practice, oversees staffing and payroll compliance, supports client onboarding, and provides training, coaching, and clinical guidance. The manager coordinates with clients, staff, leadership, talent acquisition, medical and behavioral health teams, and site administrators. The position involves travel to assigned sites, availability for operational calls at any time, and maintaining licensure in each state where practice occurs. The role is full-time, primarily Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays may be required. The salary range is $100,000–$105,000.

Requirements

Registered Nursing license and an associate degree.
At least 3 years of nursing experience.
At least 2 years of healthcare management experience.
Willingness to obtain and eligibility for licensure in all states where practice occurs.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Must maintain CPR/BLS certification.
Must obtain and maintain NCCHC CCHP certification.
Must work with leadership to determine whether a Registered Nurse degree is required.
Ability to travel to assigned sites; travel may be up to 100%.
Ability to meet the physical demands of driving, intermittent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and lifting and supporting patients.
Ability to work primarily Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with some evening, weekend, and night work as job duties demand.
Availability for 24/7 operational calls, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Licensed practical nurses under the role’s oversight must deliver care with RN oversight at all times and work within applicable state and organizational scopes of practice.
Nurses may not remove patients from suicide watch.
Nurses must collaborate with practitioners, behavioral health, and administrators to provide patient care.

Nice To Haves

Management experience in corrections.
Bachelor of Nursing degree.

Responsibilities

Supervise direct reports and nursing paraprofessionals and participate in delivering quality nursing care at client sites.
Ensure nursing associates provide care consistent with governing state guidelines and the organization’s Scope of Practice.
Manage staffing plans and payroll, including timely completion and delivery of over-under reports in alignment with contractual requirements.
Manage onboarding and integration of new clients, including officer and nurse training and support with site-specific policies and procedures.
Conduct nurse orientation, skills evaluations, and quarterly coaching for direct reports as indicated.
Maintain a general understanding of state-specific statutes, correctional facility standards, and regulatory bodies for accredited sites.
Escalate employee and client issues or concerns to the appropriate organizational level.
Facilitate annual officer training at assigned sites and provide additional training as needed.
Partner with talent acquisition to interview and select qualified associates.
Provide client site support for surveys and inspections.
Assist with coordinating site schedules and staffing communications as needed.
Assist sites with critical incident drills and documentation.
Conduct site visits, complete documentation, and submit information every eight weeks for assigned sites.
Conduct continuous quality improvement meetings and complete documentation every three to six months, or more often if required.
Complete CQI activities, peer reviews, competencies, evaluations, and site visits.
Serve as a liaison between leadership, clients, and staff.
Provide clinical support and guidance for developing and deploying initiatives to solve problems and improve operations.
Partner with medical, behavioral health, and management teams to support collaboration and organizational goals.
Remain available for 24/7 operational calls, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Obtain and maintain licensure in all states where practice occurs.
Maintain an accurate and current strategic planning manual with continuity BUS plan and goals.
Complete assigned training within the expected timeframe, generally within less than 15 days.
Maintain CPR/BLS certification and obtain and maintain NCCHC CCHP certification.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Coach and mentor employees and exercise supervisory authority, including authority to hire, fire, discipline, discharge, assign overtime, and direct and assign work, or effectively recommend these actions.