Nurse Manager

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Full Time Management New London, CT, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $94,000.00 To $ Annually

Nurse Manager | Southeast Connecticut | $3,000 Sign-on bonus

Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD)

Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD) is an award-winning, nationally and locally recognized leader in substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment in southeastern Connecticut, recognized as a Top Workplace
, a Top Tier organization, and a Recovery Friendly Workplace
.

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Nurse Manager to manage, supervise, and coordinate the operations of the medical unit of an assigned department — leading a team of nursing professionals committed to delivering the highest quality, person-centered care to individuals in recovery.

What You’ll Do:

As Nurse Manager, you will serve as the operational and clinical leader of your assigned medical unit — overseeing nursing staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining the integrity of client records, and collaborating with physicians and the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee the operations of the unit to ensure delivery of quality services in accordance with all applicable policies, procedures, and mandates of all funding agencies
• Support the effective fiscal management of the unit and ensure the proper utilization of organizational resources
• Maintain responsibility for patient records, facility logs, Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services reports, and other required reporting
• Screen and review incoming medical information and records to determine appropriateness for admission to the unit
• Orient, supervise, and support nursing staff, including RNs and LPNs
• Provide explanations of basic care, test procedures, and care philosophy to clients and families as needed
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary professional staff to ensure coordinated, high-quality client care
• Enforce adherence to the State Board of Nursing and state nurse practice requirements
• Recruit, select, orient, and train nurses and auxiliary staff to maintain a strong, competent nursing team
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by designing and implementing health procedures and protocols
• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of clients’ clinical records
• Oversee the ordering of drugs, solutions, and equipment, and maintain records on narcotics
• Oversee the destruction of outdated and discarded medications
• Participate in the orientation of new employees and the transfer of knowledge essential to the performance of duties

What You’ll Need:

• Current State of Connecticut Department of Public Health Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• CPR Certification required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or related field preferred; or one to two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3–5 years of nursing management or supervisory experience required
• Strong clinical knowledge and demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and support a nursing team
• Experience with regulatory compliance, clinical documentation, and medication management
• Commitment to trauma-informed care, recovery-oriented practice, and SCADD’s values of diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information effectively to staff, clients, families, and organizational stakeholders
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced,…