Registered Nurse Manager

NAFI Connecticut | Rhode Island | New York is a dynamic multi-service agency at the forefront of youth and family support across Connecticut, Rhode Island and New York

NAFI Connecticut Inc. is a multi-service agency offering a wide range of residential, programming consultation, and personalized support to youth, families, and adults across Connecticut, New York, and Rhode Island. With unique services designed for each state, we provide trauma-informed care and community-based youth programs in Connecticut, comprehensive family support and residential services for at-risk youth in New York, and targeted mental health services and crisis intervention in Rhode Island and so much more.

Across all three states, our goal is to empower individuals and strengthen families.

We are seeking a Registered Nurse Manager to provide both clinical leadership and direct nursing support across multiple DCF-licensed residential programs across Central Connecticut.

The Registered Nurse Manager is a clinical leader responsible for overseeing nursing and health-related services while remaining actively engaged in the day-to-day medical needs of residents. This role balances management, regulatory oversight, and hands‑on nursing care, ensuring high-quality health services, regulatory compliance, and strong collaboration with program leadership and direct care staff.

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight of nursing and health-related services across assigned residential programs
• Supervise, train, and support staff in the safe administration of medications in accordance with DCF and DDS regulations
• Ensure all required medical documentation is accurate, timely, and maintained in NAFI’s EHR system
• Oversee coordination of medical, psychiatric, and specialty care, including appointments, follow-up, and continuity of care
• Ensure implementation and monitoring of physician orders for medications and treatments
• Serve as a clinical liaison with medical providers, pharmacies, hospitals, and DCF/DDS medical departments
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Treatment Planning (IP) meetings as needed
• Provide on-call consultation and guidance related to changes in client health status
• Develop and deliver staff training related to medication administration, infection control, chronic health conditions, nutrition, and client‑specific medical needs
• Monitor compliance with state regulations, licensing standards, and agency policies

• Provide direct nursing support within residential programs as needed, including health assessments, medication review, and response to emerging medical concerns
• Maintain a regular on-site presence to support staff, observe medication administration practices, and ensure consistent implementation of clinical standards

• Generous paid time off
• 3-6 weeks’ vacation, 7 sick days and 11 paid holidays each year

• Comprehensive and affordable medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage
• Reimbursements for fitness, weight loss, holistic health programs
• No cost employee assistance program
• Voluntary employee focused wellness programs

• Company matching 403b and no cost retirement consulting
• Company paid for life Insurance and long‑term disability
• Public service loan forgiveness
• Insurance including accident, hospital indemnity, supplemental Life
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement:
  Includes licensure fees, professional memberships

…and much much more!

• Current State of Connecticut Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• Experience in residential, behavioral health, or community‑based human services preferred
• Working knowledge of DCF and DDS regulations, including Medication Administration Certification requirements
• Demonstrated experience supervising, coaching, or training staff
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
• Ability to balance hands‑on clinical work with management responsibilities
• Commitment to trauma‑informed, person‑centered care

Salary: $85,000.00 / per year (Central Connecticut)

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