Restoration Center Nurse Manager

Vinfen•Lowell, MA

9d•$110,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Restoration Center (RC) Nurse Manager leads a team of nurses and medical assistants in the provision of community-based services within a continuum of care, for people impacted by mental health, substance use and co-occurring disorders. The Nurse Manager provides supervision to the nursing team, collaborates with the nursing/medical staff in all departments of the Restoration Center and CBHC programs, administers medications, coordinates medical care, takes vital signs, conducts risk assessments including assesses for signs of substance use withdrawal using, standardized tools (COWS/CIWA/CIWA-B) and assists the team with care coordination and discharge or transfer planning. The Nurse Manager is an integral part of the development and management of a model designed to support individuals in the community, reduce emergency room usage for behavioral health crises, increase flexibility of service delivery, provide seamless access to outpatient, urgent and crisis interventions, psychopharmacology, Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and increased use of social supports and community-based staff.

Requirements

Experience working in a community mental health and/or substance use clinic, federally qualified health center or similar setting
Ability to work independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Comfortable using a computer and experienced working in an electronic health record, proficient in communicating effectively, both written and verbally, with varying audiences
Familiar with MassHealth and managed care practices
Ability to mentor and coach staff at all levels
Demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues
Knowledge of human, legal, civil rights, community, and other resources
Utilizes evidence based best practices
Promotes empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
Knowledge of formal and informal assessment practices
Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
Knowledge of documentation requirements
Works well under pressure, meet multiple and often competing deadlines
Ability to work in a professional and confidential capacity
Knowledge of Code of Ethics
Seven or more years’ experience serving individuals with mental health, substance use and/or co-occurring disorders in a fast-paced clinical or facility setting.
Five or more years’ supervisory experience.
Bachelor’s degree required
RN license in state of service required.
CPR within 2 weeks of hire

Nice To Haves

MSN preferred

Responsibilities

Directs and supervises the work of the RC medical team including medical assistants and other medical support staff.
Manages staff performance. Provides direction, training, and coaching; implements recognition and rewards programs; conducts performance planning and review sessions; provides guidance on career development. Responsible for counseling and corrective action programs, as necessary.
Directs all aspects of the management of center medical facilities and equipment, including maintenance and ordering of clinic inventory, medications, and supplies.
Promotes the use of evidence-based practices by nursing staff and ensures services meet regulatory agencies and accrediting organizations standards.
Develops, implements, improves, and monitors policies, practices, protocols, policies, and infrastructure, including quality improvement and risk management to safely and effectively manage the care provided to Vinfen clients.
Provides psychoeducation to clients related to medication management, health and wellness.
Assists in teaching how to manage client health conditions (medical and mental) as needed.
In collaboration with the CBHC care team and the client, develops treatment plan strategies and goals to address medical or co-occurring issues. Uses data to manage key metrics, such as completion of medical screenings, clinical assessment tools, vital signs, and coordination of holistic medical care.
Ensures full knowledge of electronic health record/software and is responsible for training new staff and participation in sound documentation on an ongoing basis.
Participates in and/or facilitates clinical rounds, provides clinical/medical consultation and expertise to all staff, and participates in team and discharge planning meetings.
Conducts brief crisis counseling, individualized risk management and safety planning.
Participates in Risk Review Meetings and Critical and Adverse Event Reviews, as identified and needed.
Identifies opportunities for programmatic initiatives including the development of initiatives to promote the health of individuals and families.
Provides on call coverage as needed and as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open to all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
Voluntary Term Life, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
Voluntary Pet Insurance
15 days of Vacation per year
12 Paid Holidays per year
10 Sick Days per year
3 Personal Days per year
Up to $6,000 per year in Tuition Assistance
$500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
Access to discounted movie tickets and theme park tickets, online shopping discounts, and more!