Nurse Manager

At RS EDEN, our mission is to create thriving, just communities where healing occurs, and new beginnings are possible. Our values are Compassion, Innovation, Community, Hope, Respect and Inclusion, Accountability and Integrity, and Safety.

SUMMARY

The Nurse Manager provides oversight of health care services to participants across Clinical Care (both 245G and 245F licensed programs). This includes assessment and determination of level of care placement for participants, assists clinical staff with the development of treatment goals that pertain to medical issues. The nurse educates both staff and program members on health issues and assists in the development of agency policy on health-related issues. Success is a result of innovation and creativeness, flexibility, and a willingness to apply learned practices and experiences effectively. Flexibility and effective time management practices are essential. This position calls for self-confidence, creativity, and the ability to exercise individual discretion or judgment. Sound organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple taskings are a must. S/he must be able to devote the time required to ensure effective support to employees and the agency. S/he must be able to resolve conflict within the staff and participant structure. S/he must possess a high level of crisis management skill, and the ability to work through crisis situations in a professional, therapeutic, and positive manner.

Salary range: $100,0000-$110,000 per year

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implementing procedures for the provision of nursing care and delegated medical care, including:
• a health monitoring plan;
• a medication control plan;
• training and competency evaluations for staff performing delegated medical and nursing functions;
• handling serious illness, accident, or injury to patients;
• an infection control program; and
• a first aid kit;
• Delegating nursing functions to other staff consistent with their education, competence, and legal authorization;
• Assigning, supervising, and evaluating the performance of nursing tasks; and
• Implementing condition-specific protocols

• Orientate new participants to Health Services and create a welcoming environment for new participants as one of the first people they interact with in our facility.

• Assist participants in eliminating barriers to accessing treatment services.

• Provides supervision of nurses and unlicensed personnel responding and assisting multiple units as needed.

• Ensure participants are placed and receive the appropriate level of care through admissions assessments, care planning, care coordination, evaluation, and emergency/safety plans.

• Manages the administrative tasks required for daily operations in a fast-paced environment, offering the highest level of professionalism and respect while ensuring all participants, staff, and guests are offered a warm and welcoming entry point for health services.

• Supervise and maintain all records of participant medication use.

• Assists with tasks as needed or directed that will ensure smooth and efficient operation of the health services division, including completion of paperwork, facilitating communication needs and alerts with nursing staff, and maintenance of inventory and records.

• Participates in staff meetings, in-service training, outside training events, and additional training as necessary and appropriate to maintain growth and development in role and as part of a larger team.

• Provides on-call coverage.

• Assists in orienting new participants and staff or interns and provide ongoing guidance to other staff as needed.

• Provide support in withdrawal management both as needed and scheduled by covering shifts as a registered nurse.

• Perform other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous tasks and prioritize appropriately.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff and other disciplines, patients, family members, physicians, public, and external agencies.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Skilled in problem-solving techniques and solution oriented.
• Knowledge of current nursing practices and techniques. Utilizes nursing research to drive changes in nursing practice.
• Knowledge of infection control practices and their relation to patient care outcomes.
• Knowledge of co-occurring disorders.
• Knowledge of the principles of anatomy, physiology, disease process, pharmacology, and psychology.
• Knowledge of process improvement methodology.
• Skilled as a change agent.
• Ability to be flexible and tolerant of ambiguous situations.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• AD in Nursing.
• Licensed as a registered nurse by the State of Minnesota. Unrestricted.
• Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds with complex barriers to success.

• Ability to act as a positive and supportive presence for participants and staff, even under stressful circumstances with a highly professional and compassionate approach and a commitment to person-centered care.

• Demonstrates at the time of employment and every two years thereafter, competency in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

• 6-month requirement between any treatment services and employment.

Join a team whose innovative work addresses the complex and intersecting challenges of addiction, homelessness, disability, poverty, and criminal justice involvement. RS EDEN promotes recovery and resilience in our clients as they build new beginnings through these person-centered programs, including residential and outpatient substance abuse treatment for men, women, and women with children; reentry halfway houses and community supervision for men and women; and supportive housing and housing stability services programs. Our team provides creative solutions that support individual and community safety as well as holistic wellness and recovery.

RS EDEN requires all new hire candidates for this position to successfully undergo and pass a criminal history background check, and driver record screen (DMV check).

We offer competitive compensation and benefits package including:

Health, Dental, and Vision. Life and Long-Term disability insurance. Retirement plan with company contribution Generous paid time off 12 annual holidays Tuition Reimbursement

Note: This job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of responsibilities, but a guide to basic areas of job function and responsibility. Other tasks may be assigned from time-to-time by the supervisor and the position may become specialized in focus, all of which would also be considered a part of this job description. All job descriptions are subject to periodic review and any changes will be addressed with both the employee and supervisor.

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