Nurse Manager

For over 35 years, Youth Villages has transformed the lives of children and families nationwide through innovative, research-based programs focused on preserving and restoring families.

As a national leader in children’s mental and behavioral health, we serve more than 47,000 youth, young people, and their families annually across 29 states and Washington, D.C. Our proven treatment models drive long-term success in child welfare, juvenile justice, and mental health systems. At Youth Villages, we do what works — partnering with others to expand our impact and advocate for meaningful, lasting change.

We're seeking purpose-driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference. With a dedicated team of more than 5,000 staff, Youth Villages is committed to investing in and supporting our employees by offering opportunities to build a fulfilling career through professional growth, personal development, and a mission that matters— helping children and families live successfully.

For more information, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Program Overview:

Youth Villages' residential programs in Tennessee and Georgia provide safe, nurturing environments for youth ages 6 to 17 with complex behavioral and mental health challenges. These programs are offered across three types of facilities—secure facilities, open campuses, and group homes—each designed to meet the individual needs of youth exhibiting a range of referral behaviors, including aggression, self-harm, suicidal ideations, and problem sexual behavior.

Our residential campuses deliver an intensive treatment program that strikes a unique balance between structure and freedom, all while preparing youth for continued success outside of a residential setting. A key focus is to help each youth step down to the least restrictive treatment option possible by developing the skills they need to thrive in less structured environments through trauma-informed care, clinical interventions, life skills building, and recreation therapy (in selection locations).

Most youth also attend fully accredited schools located on our campuses, ensuring their educational progress continues alongside therapeutic support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Nurse Manager:

Ensures that physician contacts occur and arranges for further medical treatment when needed

Attends and actively participates in weekly treatment meetings and management team meetings

Works with consulting psychiatrist and pediatrician and oversees the follow-through on medical orders and recommendations.

Participates in quality improvement program by providing reports delineating standards, recommendations, and comparison ratings

Actively participates in the training of all new employees in medical/nursing positions

Provides infection control training and leads infection control precautions and implementation on campus

Reviews medical charts on youth monthly (e.g. vital signs, weight, response to consultation, follow-up to consultations, response to medications, and side effects and adverse reactions to prescribed medication)
Completes monthly emergency room reports, nursing reports, and infection control reports

Oversees the maintenance and consistency of medical records in accordance with JCAHO and DHS standards and organizational policies and procedures

Manages the employee and youth hepatitis vaccination program

Supervises the nursing service and delivers first aid to youth who become ill or injured

Oversees the communication and administration of medications by nursing staff

Monitors youth’s health care status

Oversees the management of nursing activities including quality of care and assessments

Approves work schedule and time-off requests for all nurses

Oversees the direct care staff and nursing staff caring for sick youth

Supervises and approves the on-call schedule

Evaluates and makes changes to medical policies and procedures as needed

Rotates management team on-call responsibilities as needed

Performs other duties as assigned

Additional Information:

The supervision and treatment of youth requires prolonged periods of walking, standing, running, climbing stairs, and physical agility.

Applicants must be…