Nurse Manager - Front Range

Nurse ManagerThe Nurse Manager is responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the onsite medical staff by leading and developing staff to maintain safety standards and deliver consistent quality client care.Education and Experience:Current, unrestricted nursing license in Colorado (registered with DORA).RN Diploma, Associates, or Bachelors in Nursing.Two plus years of clinical RN experience preferred.Proven track record of managing a team.Psychiatric and/or substance abuse experience preferred.BLS certification.Required Skills/Abilities:Must have the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with physicians, staff, clients, and families.Ability to be compassionate to those needing and receiving services.Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.Impeccable ethics, integrity, and client relations skills.Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills.Sound medical judgment and decision making skills.Clinical charting and documentation according to JCAHO and BHA standards.Familiarity with or ability to learn organization's systems including EMR database.On-call availability.Duties/Responsibilities:Serve as a liaison between nursing staff, medical providers, and leadership.Collaborate with medical providers and Clinical Director to create and implement standard-of-care guidelines.Oversee and implement changes to nursing best practices, such as shift changes, standard operating procedures, standing orders, etc.Hire, lead, mentor, train, and develop staff in a manner that promotes engagement, productivity, and ensures competencies.Conduct performance planning and evaluation with staff.Develop short and long-term goals for the department, such as staffing goals, procedural goals, and standard-of-care goals.Set and manage nursing staff schedules.Ensure compliance with JCAHO, local, state, and federal policies and regulations, including accurate recordkeeping.Oversee all levels of client care, including detox.Supervise the monitoring of medications.Provide direct care to clients, including addressing medical concerns, monitoring vitals and overseeing withdrawal symptoms.Complete detox admission/discharge summary and RTC/PHP discharge summary as indicated by level of care.Physical Requirements:Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, climb steps, hear, see, speak.Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.Working in a medical and clinical environment.Driving in all weather conditions.Benefits & Perks:Health and WellnessMedical, dental and vision insurance*Supplemental accident and hospital indemnity coverage*Voluntary Term Life insurance*Employee Assistance ProgramMonthly wellness reimbursement*FinancialCompetitive salaryEmployee recognition and rewards programsEmployee referral incentive programEmployer-sponsored 401(k) planWork/Life PerksProfessional growth and developmentContinuing education reimbursementUnlimited paid time off (exempt employees) + sick daysPaid time off policy (non-exempt employees) + sick daysPaid holidays (exempt) or ability to earn 1.5x base hourly rate (non-exempt)*Full-time employees