Nurse Manager

About the Position

Now hiring:
Nurse Manager at Abraxas Ohio
- In this role, you will help improve the lives of at-risk youth in our community.

Abraxas Ohio, located in Shelby, is a residential treatment facility for at-risk adolescent males. We provide specialized services for behavioral, mental health and drug and alcohol treatment.

Salary: $65,000 annually

Job Type: Full-time

Shift: Varied

Location: Abraxas Ohio, 2775 State Route 39, Shelby, OH 44875

Abraxas Youth & Family Services is a national nonprofit human services provider dedicated to Building Better Futures for at-risk youth, adults, and families. Our diversified array of services includes alternative education, outpatient counseling, in-home services, shelter, detention, residential treatment and re-entry/transition services. Since 1973, Abraxas team members have positively impacted the lives of those we serve and the communities in which they live.

This is a professional position managing the medical department to promote good health, treat minor medical problems, respond to medical emergencies and ensure the medical needs of the residents are addressed.

Major Activity: Provides routine medical services to residents.

• Under the supervision of and in collaboration with the physician, assists with the medical treatment of residents.
• Dispenses prescription and non-prescription medication as needed.
• Provides medical information, education and health training to residents.
• Develops and monitors the implementation of medical treatment plans for residents’ health problems that require medical management.
• This includes the medical aspects of substance abuse and psychiatric issues.
• Provides an Initial Health Screen to all new residents.
• Available/on call 24/7, either on-site or via phone or virtual technology.
• Requisition s and controls all medications and medical supplies.
• Makes appropriate referrals to medical agencies/practitioners.

Major Activity: Maintains necessary documentation.

• Documents medical services and maintains medical files for all residents.
• Maintains record of medications dispensed.
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures as they relate to the medical department.

Major Activity: Maintains regulatory compliance.

• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local licensing requirements.
• Ensures compliance with program policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with exposure control plans.
• Evaluates the quality of the medical care that residents have received.
• Initiates and/or prepares subordinate performance evaluations.
• Provides subordinates with corrective action as necessary.
• Provides subordinates with supervisory conferences as needed.
• Develops a staff schedule for the medical department.

• Licensed Registered Nurse, licensed in Ohio, with a minimum of three years experience in nursing supervision.
• Familiarity with adolescent health assessment and drug abuse pharmacology.
• Emergency medical aid experience.
• Experience in alcohol and other drug treatment and/or psychiatric treatment experience is preferred.

• At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Criminal clearances (specific State & child clearances and, if necessary, FBI).
• Non-communicable diseases physical exam.
• Valid driver's license from employee’s state of residence.

• At Abraxas
  , we celebrate the richness of our diverse employees and the communities we serve. We are actively committed to building a culture of awareness and belonging, as we strive to ensure we are a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally competent organization.
• As we work to make a difference in people’s lives, we are dedicated to respect, equity, and the engagement of those we serve and our employees.
• As a provider of trauma-informed care, we firmly believe in recovery and that our clients can lead fulfilling and meaningful lives, and we consider it an honor and a privilege to assist them in their journey.
• Whether you’re looking to begin a rewarding career or you’re a seasoned professional wanting a new challenge, we have a place for you and opportunities for development at all levels.
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