Nursing Manager - Addiction Medicine
Job in
Kearny, Hudson County, New Jersey, 07032, USA
Listed on 2026-10-17
Listing for:
All In Solutions
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-17
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Director of Nursing, Nursing Home, Mental Health Nurse, Healthcare Nursing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Summary We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Nursing Manager to support nursing operations within our inpatient detoxification and short-term residential addiction treatment program in Kearny, NJ.Reporting directly to the Director of Nursing (DON), the Nursing Manager plays a key leadership role in ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centered nursing care. This position provides day-to-day oversight of nursing staff, supports regulatory compliance and quality initiatives, assists with staffing and operational management, and serves as a clinical resource for the nursing team.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative nursing leader with experience in addiction medicine, behavioral health, detoxification services, or a related healthcare setting. This individual will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, staff development skills, and a commitment to providing exceptional care for individuals recovering from substance use disorders.
Responsibilities Support the Director of Nursing in overseeing daily nursing operations for detoxification and residential treatment services.
Supervise, mentor, and support nursing staff, including RNs, LPNs, and nursing support personnel.
Assist with staff scheduling, staffing coverage, and workforce planning to ensure appropriate patient care.
Promote a culture of clinical excellence, accountability, teamwork, and patient-centered care.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, state regulations, accreditation standards, and nursing best practices.
Monitor nursing documentation, medication administration, and clinical protocols to ensure quality and compliance.
Support quality improvement, patient safety, infection prevention, and risk management initiatives.
Collaborate with physicians, providers, therapists, and multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
Assist with onboarding, training, performance evaluations, and professional development of nursing staff.
Participate in regulatory surveys, audits, inspections, and accreditation reviews.
Serve as a clinical resource for staff and assist with resolving patient care concerns or operational issues.
Support policy development, process improvement initiatives, and departmental goals.
Assist with inventory, equipment management, and nursing department resources.
Assume leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Director of Nursing as designated.
Participate in on-call and leadership coverage rotations as needed to support a 24/7 clinical operation.
Qualifications Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Jersey.
Associate's Degree in Nursing (ASN) required; BSN preferred.
Prior experience in a healthcare setting with responsibilities related to staff oversight, coordination of care, or clinical operations.
Experience in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, detoxification, residential treatment, psychiatric care, or other inpatient healthcare settings required.
Working knowledge of nursing practices, medication administration, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to effectively collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment teams and support positive patient outcomes.
Knowledge of ASAM Criteria and addiction treatment best practices preferred, but not required.
Experience participating in regulatory surveys, audits, or accreditation processes preferred.
Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care and supporting a recovery-focused environment.
Relevant certifications in addiction nursing, psychiatric nursing, or healthcare leadership are a plus.
Your skills. Our mission. A brighter future for recovery. Ready to use your expertise to clear the path for life-changing recovery? Join our growing team. Apply now and be ALL IN!
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