Nurse Manager

Westchester Institute for Human Development

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

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • Current, valid New York State Registered Nurse license.
  • Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
  • Minimum three years of nursing experience.
  • At least two years in nursing supervisory or management roles.
  • Proven leadership ability and team management skills.
  • Strong communication, organizational, and clinical judgment skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily clinic operations and oversee patient flow and staffing.
  • Supervise and develop a team of medical personnel and support staff.
  • Coordinate training and onboarding of new clinical employees.
  • Promote a culture of patient safety and service excellence.
  • Assist providers during patient visits and manage direct care tasks.
  • Oversee laboratory practices, infection control, and equipment readiness.
  • Ensure timely responses to patient inquiries and prescription requests.

Benefits

  • Medical and Dental Insurance
  • 4 Weeks' Paid Vacation plus Sick, Personal, and Holidays
  • Term Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-term Disability
  • 403B employer contribution
Full Job Description
Registered Nurse Manager - Outpatient Clinic

Full-Time, Exempt | In-Person

Valhalla, NY

WIHD is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse Manager to lead nursing and clinical support operations in our nonprofit outpatient health services programs serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This hands-on leadership role combines staff supervision, clinic operations, direct patient care, care coordination, and quality improvement. The ideal candidate is an organized, compassionate nurse leader committed to person-centered care, patient safety, and an exceptional patient and caregiver experience.

What the RN Will Do
  • Lead daily clinical operations, patient flow, staffing coordination, and team huddles.
  • Supervise, coach, and evaluate Medical Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses, phlebotomy staff, and other assigned clinical personnel.
  • Coordinate onboarding, orientation, training, competency assessments, and ongoing staff development.
  • Promote a culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and service excellence.
  • Prepare patients for visits; assist providers; and administer medications, vaccinations, and treatments within the RN scope of practice.
  • Oversee laboratory operations, infection-control practices, equipment logs, medication storage, and clinical supply readiness.
  • Ensure timely triage and follow-through for patient and caregiver calls, prescription requests, test results, referrals, and prior authorizations.
  • Educate patients, families, caregivers, and agencies regarding treatment plans, recommendations, and self-management strategies.
  • Coordinate care and communication with providers, hospitals, pharmacies, payers, guardians, caregivers, and community agencies.
  • Respond to on-site medical emergencies and provide stabilization until emergency medical services arrive.
  • Participate in quality assurance, performance improvement, infection control, patient-centered medical home, and related organizational initiatives.
  • Support chronic care management, care transitions, population health, and new programs that improve access, quality, and efficiency.

Required Nurse Manager Qualifications
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • Current, valid New York State Registered Nurse license.
  • Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
  • At least three years of nursing experience.
  • At least two years of nursing supervisory or management experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and direct clinical workflows.
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of nursing standards, patient safety, quality improvement, regulatory compliance, and electronic health record documentation.

Schedule and Work Environment

This is a full-time, Monday through Friday, 35 hours per week, in-person position in an outpatient clinical setting. Physical demands include frequent standing and walking and occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds with assistance when needed. Exposure to conditions common in healthcare environments may occur.

Compensation

The salary range for this exempt position is $85,000-$100,000 annually. The anticipated offer will reflect relevant education, experience, licensure, certifications, and other job-related factors.

Benefits
  • Medical and Dental Insurance
  • Paid time off (4 Weeks' Vacation plus Sick, Personal and Holidays)
  • Term Life insurance
  • Short and long-term disability
  • 403B employer contribution

Join a mission-driven nonprofit team dedicated to improving health, independence, and quality of life for people with disabilities and their families. You will have the opportunity to shape clinical operations, develop staff, strengthen community partnerships, and advance accessible, person-centered care.

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