Regional Nurse Manager
About The Position
The Regional Nurse Manager supervises nursing associates and participates in delivering quality nursing care at client sites, which operate in correctional or similar settings. The role oversees staffing plans and payroll, supports client onboarding and site-specific policies and procedures, and conducts nurse orientation, skills evaluations, coaching, officer training, site visits, inspections, and continuous quality improvement activities. The manager serves as a liaison among leadership, clients, and staff and collaborates with medical, behavioral health, and management teams. This position requires travel to assigned sites, availability for 24/7 operational calls, and licensure in all states where practice occurs. The manager also maintains a strategic planning manual and performs other assigned duties. The position is full-time, primarily Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; evening, weekend, and night work may be required. It is based in Mankato, Minnesota, and surrounding areas, with travel of up to 100%. The work environment includes exposure to viruses, disease, and infection from patients and specimens. Physical activity includes driving, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and lifting or supporting patients.
Requirements
- Registered nursing license and 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.
- Maintain CPR/BLS certification.
- Obtain and maintain NCCHC CCHP certification.
- Remain available for 24/7 operational calls, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Travel to assigned client sites.
- Ability to drive and perform intermittent physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and lifting and supporting patients.
Nice To Haves
- Management experience.
- Corrections experience.
- 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 in accordance with governing state guidelines and the organization's Scope of Practice.
- Manage staffing plans and payroll, including completion and delivery of over-under reports in accordance 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 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 additional training as needed.
- Partner with talent acquisition to interview and select qualified associates.
- Support client sites during surveys and inspections.
- Assist with site scheduling and staffing communications as necessary.
- Assist sites with critical incident drills and documentation.
- Visit all assigned sites, complete documentation, and submit information every eight weeks.
- Conduct continuous quality improvement meetings and complete documentation every three to six months, or more often when required.
- Complete CQI activities, peer reviews, competencies, evaluations, and site visits.
- Serve as liaison among leadership, clients, and staff.
- Provide clinical support and guidance for developing and deploying initiatives.
- Collaborate with medical, behavioral health, and management teams to accomplish 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, up-to-date strategic planning manual with continuity business plan and goals.
- Complete assigned training within a reasonable time, generally within less than 15 days.
- Maintain CPR/BLS certification and obtain and maintain NCCHC CCHP certification.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Referral program
- 401(k) with employer match
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Professional development
- Paid time off
- Disability insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
