Nurse ManagerNurse Manager Requirements- Must always present as courteous and professional.
- Demonstrated flexibility and ability to perform multiple tasks.
- Must have excellent communication skills, including the ability to organize ideas in logical and clear fashion:
- Must have the ability to work with others in a cooperative and collaborative manner.
- TB screening
- Completion of the HPTC de-escalation training
- Strong and effective verbal, written and organizational skills
- Knowledge of basic computer skills and software programs including the ability to learn, use and train HPTC`s electronic medical records
- Ability to provide leadership and program development within an outpatient site
- Knowledge of major clinical therapeutic models and behavioral health best practice
- Strong organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
Nurse Manager Duties & Responsibilities- Compliance with the Federal Regulations, 42 CFR Part 2, Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patients and HIPAA Regulations;
- Compliance with DPH, DMH, Joint Commission, DEA and all other regulatory agencies as required;
- Knowledge of ASAM criteria;
- Monitoring of patient needs related to filling practitioner orders, administration of medications, monitoring vital signs, coordinating medical care, monitoring withdrawal (COWS/CIWA);
- Assist with discharge planning and care coordination activities;
- Provide brief crisis counseling, individualized risk management and safety planning;
- Provide psychoeducation to both patients and staff related to medical/nursing areas of expertise;
- Ensure patient care meets best practice standards;
- Ensure compliance with all governing regulations and payor guidelines;
- Ensure compliance with High Point policies and procedures;
- Participate in the recruitment, hiring, promotion, training, and evaluation of nursing staff;
- Assist in developing nursing and medication records on each patient;
- Reviews and make recommendations regarding policies and procedures;
- Reports to Infection Control Committee as needed;
- Assist in monitoring inventory, ordering of medications, and equipment needed for daily operation of the unit in collaboration with the pharmacy;
- Responsible for the fiscal management i.e. nursing budget for the unit;
- Participate in quality assurance and implementing quality improvement planning, including Tally Card, CQI and/or failure mode projects;
- Reviews Incident Reports and Sentinel Events, as required;
- Provide supervision for nursing staff personnel;
- Participate in all required committee meetings;
- Responsible for the proper disposal of medications;
- Responsible for the scheduling of nurses to maintain adequate nursing staffing patterns to manage the day-to-day operation of the unit;
- Monitors both open and closed charts for correct and complete documentation;
- Assists in the development and monitoring of programming schedules;
- Attends monthly Nurse Managers meeting to maintain consistency in nursing practice;
- Attend mandatory training to update knowledge base and enhance both professional and personal growth;
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing, Site Director / COO to insure safe and appropriate operation of the program(s).
Nurse Manager Qualifications- Five to eight years of direct care experience within a behavioral health and/or substance use disorder treatment setting;
- 2-5 years supervisory experience preferred;
- Current and unrestricted license in Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse.
Pay Range: $100,006 to $135,200 salaried, depending on experience
