Lead RN | Outpatient Addiction & Behavioral Health Treatment

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health

• $85K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse with current state nursing license
  • 5-7 years of leadership experience, especially as a Charge Nurse
  • Strong clinical skills and understanding of evidence-based nursing practices
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
  • Proficiency in Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel and Word

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and coordinate nursing activities to ensure quality patient care
  • Provide clinical guidance and mentorship to nursing staff
  • Collaborate with medical providers to create and implement patient care plans
  • Monitor patient care processes and directly assess patient needs when necessary
  • Conduct audits and assessments for compliance with regulations and standards
  • Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes
  • Manage inventory and compliance related to medications and supplies

Benefits

  • Full employee benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance coverage
  • 401K retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
  • Paid professional development time
  • Student loan repayment program
  • Generous paid vacation time
Full Job Description
Charge Nurse - Frederick, MD

$85,000-$100,000/year (pending experience) | Full-Time | Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health & Concerted Care Group (CCG)
Lead a team that's changing lives every day

We're looking for an experienced Charge Nurse (RN) to lead nursing operations across our Frederick, MD location. This is a hands-on leadership role for an RN who wants real influence over patient care, staff development, and clinical quality - not just a title.
Schedule
  • Monday-Friday, 5:15 AM-1:00 PM
  • Occasional Saturday, 6:00-9:00 AM
What You'll Do

As Charge Nurse, you'll be the clinical and operational anchor for the nursing team across the Frederick center, balancing hands-on patient care with leadership responsibility.

Clinical Leadership
  • Oversee dispensing and nursing operations to ensure high-quality, evidence-based patient care
  • Guide care planning in collaboration with medical providers and clinical staff
  • Step in for direct patient care when needed and monitor outcomes to drive continuous improvement

Medication & Compliance
  • Manage medication ordering, inventory, and vendor relationships for the dispensary and OTP patients
  • Ensure full compliance with BHA, DEA, COMAR, and CARF standards through regular audits and chart reviews

Team Management
  • Supervise, mentor, and evaluate nursing staff, including hiring, scheduling, and performance recommendations
  • Build and maintain schedules that ensure strong coverage and the right skill mix
  • Foster a collaborative, supportive team culture and address staffing needs proactively

Cross-Team Collaboration & Strategy
  • Partner with the Executive Director, Medical Director, and other leaders on interdisciplinary care and strategic planning
  • Identify training needs and create ongoing development opportunities for nursing staff
  • Support nursing department budgeting and identify cost-saving opportunities without sacrificing care quality
What You Bring
  • Active Registered Nurse license in good standing
  • Proven experience as a Charge Nurse or in a similar nursing leadership role
  • Strong clinical judgment and up-to-date knowledge of nursing best practices
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team
  • Comfort managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency with EHR systems and Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
Ready to Lead With Purpose?

If you're an experienced nurse leader who wants to make a measurable difference in patients' lives while growing your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join a team where patient care comes first - always.

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