Nurse Manager; RN

Mission

The Next Door Recovery provides a continuum of evidence-based services for women and their families impacted by addiction, mental illness, trauma and/or incarceration with Christ-centered compassionate care.

Nurse Manager

Director of Nursing

Nashville

Full-time, non-exempt

Responsible for providing clinical support for TNDR clients as well as managing, hiring, training, scheduling, and monitoring performance of nurses and clinical associates working with TNDR clients being served 24/7 through our treatment continuum in Nashville. Ensure functional adherence to quality and professional standards. Develop processes necessary to create client-focused and successful medical services.

• Plan, schedule, organize, and direct activities and services for the 20 bed medically managed detox unit, including the following: maintaining 24/7 nursing staff schedule and adequate prn pool.
• Assist with on-boarding of all medical new hires including follow-ups in 30, 60, and 90 day periods.
• Oversee, monitor, and approve the timecards of nursing staff and clinical associates bi-weekly.
• Alternate weekly administrative on-call duties with DON.
• Act as successor to Director of Nursing in the event of absence (illness, vacation).
• Assist Director of Nursing with data collection for TNDR outcomes as needed in addition to annual policy and procedure revisions.
• Ensure all incident reports are completed and submitted in a timely manner.
• Supervises and evaluates the performance of nursing staff and clinical associates.
• Address any grievances pertaining to the Nursing Department, following up with client and staff as required in conjunction with DON.
• In conjunction with DON, oversee Infection Control practices.
• Maintain 24-hour accountability for quality of care and appropriate staffing for the clinic as well as the detox unit.
• Ensure the TNDR clinic remains organized, clean and professionally presentable at all times; all PHI stored properly and out of sight.
• In conjunction with TNDRs Admissions Manager, responsible for implementing, and monitoring after hour medical services admissions process.
• Monitor client flow through TNDR clinic to ensure appropriate utilization of clinic staff.
• Ensure appropriate and timely service delivery, including but not limited to: discharge planning of detox clients.
• Provide backup direct nursing services for TNDR clients in each level of care as needed when regularly scheduled staff are unavailable/absent.
• Collaborate with Medical Director, Director of Nursing, Nursing Staff, Direct Care Staff, Counselors, Clinical Directors, other Department Managers and Compliance Manager in Quality Assessment, Assurance, and Performance Improvement Activities.
• Maintain compliance with Tennessee Board of Nursing Laws, Rules and Regulations.
• Model skills required to maintain a therapeutic milieu in the clinic and in the detox unit by demonstrating mastery of motivational interviewing and other therapeutic communication techniques.
• Monitor clinical documentation of nursing personnel to ensure adherence to organization, state and federal requirements.
• Work with I.T. staff to ensure accurate data is reported in TNDR EHR and ensure that all technology is up to date and effective.
• Assist with triaging clients who need to be further evaluated by APNs and/or MD.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment in the clinic and on the detox unit.
• Remain current with required mandatory continuing education and training. Maintain continuing education necessary to maintain RN licensure and certifications, and to maintain compliance with facility licensure and accreditation requirements.
• Routinely collaborate with leadership and colleagues to promote TNDRs positive culture.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

• Valid unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Tennessee required.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Experience working with psychiatric disorders and substance use disorders required.
• Experience working with clients being medically detoxed required.
• Minimum 5 years full time experience as a Registered Nurse…