RN Nurse Manager
About The Position
The RN Nurse Manager is responsible for overseeing nursing practice, medication management, and clinical compliance across designated sites within Argus Community Inc.’s continuum of care, including OASAS, Article 31, residential, and outpatient services. This role serves as the primary operational extension of the Medical Affairs Department, ensuring that clinical protocols, medication safety standards, and regulatory requirements are consistently implemented at the site level. The Nurse Manager will play a critical role in standardizing care, reducing risk, and transitioning from consultant reliance to internal clinical oversight.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) – New York State license (required)
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required
- 5–7+ years of nursing experience
- Experience in supervisory or leadership roles
- Strong knowledge of medication management and safety protocols
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (OASAS, OMH, Medicaid)
- Ability to standardize practices across multiple sites
- Strong organizational and audit skills
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred
- Experience in behavioral health, substance use treatment, or similar settings strongly preferred
- Experience with OASAS and/or Article 31 programs highly desirable
Responsibilities
- Oversee medication administration practices across all assigned sites
- Ensure compliance with OASAS, OMH / Article 31, DEA / controlled substances regulations
- Monitor medication storage, inventory control, and documentation accuracy
- Supervise site-level Medication Officers/coordinators
- Undertake the OASAS Train the Trainer Med Administration course
- Provide supervision and guidance to nursing staff and medical assistants
- Support Nurse Practitioners in coordination with the CMO/Senior VP
- Address clinical issues and escalation from sites
- Ensure implementation of standardized protocols across medical & health assessments, psychiatric assessments, medication management, and MAT / inductions
- Monitor adherence to protocols and address deviations
- Conduct routine site audits focused on medication practices, clinical documentation, and regulatory readiness
- Identify risks and implement corrective actions
- Support external audits and inspections
- Participate in and help coordinate case conferences and peer review processes
- Escalate clinical concerns to CMO/Senior VP
- Train staff on medication protocols, clinical SOPs, and compliance expectations
- Support onboarding of new clinical staff
- Maintain clear reporting to the CMO/Senior VP on risks, incidents, and compliance gaps
- Ensure site-level accountability structures are functioning
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
