Registered Nurse Manager - SUD Experience Required

Gaudenzia•Baltimore, MD

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Gaudenzia is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Manager to lead nursing operations and clinical care for people with substance use disorders, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions. The role combines clinical leadership, operational management, staff development, and a commitment to dignity, accountability, and recovery. The nursing staff roster is currently 15–18 RNs and may vary. The role is based in Park Heights, Baltimore, Maryland, and pays $110,000–$115,000 depending on credentials and experience. The manager oversees medication handling and administration compliance, client education and counseling, medication-assisted treatment support, medical documentation and EHR use, patient care quality, staffing, equipment and supplies, budget planning, and quality improvement. The position also coordinates care with healthcare providers and interdisciplinary teams and serves as a liaison among nursing staff, administration, patients and families, and external stakeholders. The position requires one weekend shift and one additional shift per month to maintain contact with all medical staff. The manager may also need to work during staffing shortages, holidays, and inclement weather; the position is considered essential. Other related duties may be assigned by the Director of Nursing or designee.

Requirements

Degree from an accredited college or university professional nursing program.
Current Maryland RN license in good standing.
At least 3 years of nursing leadership or management experience.
SUD/psychiatric experience is required, including at least 1 year treating individuals with substance use, mental health, or other related disorders.
Ability to manage staff scheduling, supervision, and budget planning.
Strong team-building, collaboration, and staff-development skills.
Strong communication and emotional intelligence.
Conflict-resolution and critical-thinking skills.
Adaptability and change-management skills.
Operational management and clinical leadership capabilities.
Availability to work one weekend shift and one additional shift per month, and as necessary during staffing shortages, holidays, and inclement weather.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with medication handling and administration policies and applicable local and state regulations; address deficiencies and improve care quality.
Develop and maintain client counseling and education on addiction, HIV/AIDS, nutrition, medications, infectious diseases, mental health, and related topics.
Promote, educate about, and assist with facilitating medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
Oversee medical documentation and electronic health record (EHR) use.
Lead nursing staff and foster a collaborative, supportive work environment.
Supervise and evaluate nursing personnel, provide feedback, and implement training as needed.
Recruit and train staff; manage staff scheduling and coverage and maintain quality staffing.
Monitor patient care to ensure high-quality, evidence-based services.
Collaborate with healthcare providers to develop and implement patient care plans.
Oversee procurement and maintenance of equipment, supplies, and medications.
Participate in nursing department budget planning and financial management, including oversight and assistance with managed care or other payor sources.
Lead nursing quality-improvement initiatives, identify improvement areas, and implement best practices.
Monitor and analyze performance indicators related to patient outcomes, satisfaction, and staff productivity.
Facilitate communication and collaboration among nursing staff, administration, and other healthcare disciplines.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care and address patient-related concerns.
Communicate with patients and families about treatment plans and respond to questions or concerns.
Ensure nursing staff comply with documentation guidelines and required timelines for the applicable level of care, licensing, and regulatory entities.
Serve as a liaison with external stakeholders to support communication, patient care standards, and referral relationships.
Work one weekend shift and one additional shift per month; work during staffing shortages, holidays, and inclement weather as necessary.
Perform other related duties assigned by the Director of Nursing or designee.