Lead Nurse -Deer Park, TX

Cenikor Foundation; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

401K with Bonus

HRA/FSA

Basic Life & AD&D

LTD/STD

Bonuses

Job summary

Cenikor Foundation in Texas is seeking a Nursing Director/Manager to lead nursing staff, ensure high-quality client care, and coordinate with insurers for authorizations and revenue integrity. The role emphasizes adherence to Cenikor's core principles, staff development, and cross-functional collaboration.

The position requires strong clinical leadership, nursing licensure, and experience with substance use and mental health care, along with effective communication and budgeting skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to individuals with substance abuse and mental health disorders.
• Experienced in providing medical care to a diverse ethnic and cultural population.
• Excellent assessment and communication skills.
• Possesses good time management skills needed to meet aggressive deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to uphold Cenikor's Core Principles and culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage nursing staff to provide health services and professional nursing care for clients, including routine treatment per procedure.
• Review client referrals and screens for admission eligibility and appropriateness.
• Maintain processes with nursing staff and insurance to maximize revenue and ensure quality length of stay.
• Coordinate with physicians to ensure appropriate client care and updated medication protocols.
• Oversee infection control and safety procedures, including reporting infectious diseases to health authorities.

Skills

Pharmacology knowledge

Diverse population care

Assessment & communication

Time management

Core Principles adherence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Tools

CPR Instructor certification

Job description

Cenikor's Value Proposition - What's In It for You?:

• PURPOSE in your work - service to others, giving back to your community, helping to save lives, being fulfilled at work. See how we served last year.
• COMPETITIVE PAY, BENEFITS, PAID TIME OFF, TUITION REIMBURSEMENT, up to 10% 401K and BONUSES - we hire and reward high performers.
• Benefits for full-time team members include Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & AD&D, LTD, STD, Accident, Critical Illness, HRA/FSA
• STABILITY and GROWTH - more than 55 years in business - our strong financial processes support our drive to serve more people and ensure stability for our team members.
• CONTINUOUS LEARNING and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - we are committed to developing our leaders in their desired career path and promoting from within. We have Cenikor Career Pathways Program that you can join after 90 days of employment. We also have an annual leadership development program with assigned mentors to help you achieve your professional goals.
• STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS - The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) forgives your qualified student loans if working for a non-profit for a specific period of time. Find out more here
• The work we do isn't easy. If you like to work hard, to serve others and to have FUN with your team while achieving goals, Cenikor will be the right place for you

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1.Manage nursing staff to provide health services and professional nursing care for clients, including routine treatment per procedure or as prescribed.

2.Review all client referrals and screens to ensure eligibility and appropriateness for admission.

3.Maintain processes with nursing staff and insurance department to ensure quality length of stay and maximize revenue.

4.Ensure initial contact is made between nursing staff and insurance billing department. Ensure appropriate pre-authorizations within designated deadlines including completing all appropriate forms/ documentation necessary to get authorization.

5.Coordinate with physician to ensure appropriate client care and any necessary updates to medication protocols to meet current best practices.

6.Work closely and communicates effectively with access center team to ensure all persons interested in detox admission to Cenikor are contacted within the required timeframe and admissions are completed as appropriate. Complete any required documentation and reporting for access center as required.

7.Work closely with Facility Director to uphold the core principles of Cenikor's culture and create a positive working environment for all team members.

8.Manage department costs, including medications, supplies and staff hours to ensure annual budget is met.

9.Assist in all functions associated with Admissions including collecting and coordinating collection of client responsibility with Business Manager and Accounting Assistant.

10.Responsible for knowing 3 rd Party Payor process related to verification, authorization and reauthorization as well as client responsibility and collections. Work with insurance and billing department to actively manage 3 rd Party Payor clients to ensure client care and fiscal responsibility.

11.Manage administration process of prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and monitor for compliance.

12.Provide information to clients regarding medication, nutrition, STD's and hygiene in an individual or group setting.

13.Observe clients, record significant conditions and reactions, and notify physician and facility director of issues. Monitor vital signs upon admission, during treatment and upon discharge.

14.Serve as Infection Control Coordinator including required reporting of infectious disease to health department. Develops medical components of treatment plan and completes nursing assessments. Track infections, STD's and positive VDRL, HIV, verifying or referring for treatment.

15.Administers specified medication, and notes time and amount on patients' charts. Attend staff meetings on clients' progress.

16.Oversee routine laboratory work, such as urinalysis, blood draw as required and maintain accurate records of specimens. Order and distribute supplies as needed.

17.Monitor treatment of diabetic clients to ensure proper caloric intake and coordinates to ensure proper diet. Observe patients and reports adverse reactions to physician.

18.Maintain certification as CPR Instructor in order to train and certify all staff, as well as administer CPR in emergency situations.

19.Ensure the completion of a physical assessment and obtain medical history information from clients and family members at time of admission.

20.Manage all training of nursing staff including yearly in-services required by licensing and CARF standards.

21.Ensure completion of Big 5 performance management tool for medical staff by the required deadlines and use of SMART goals to support annual performance compensation review.

22.Coordinate with the Facility Director and Human Resource Department for staffing, training, employee relations issues, performance evaluations and maintenance of personnel files, documentation and licensure requirements for nursing staff.

23.Complete administrative duties as needed to ensure appropriate client health services, including policy and procedure updates.

24.Adhere strictly to HIPAA regulations in regards to client confidentiality.

25.Perform additional duties as assigned and consistent with the exempt functions as defined in this job description.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to individuals with substance abuse and mental health disorders.
• Experienced in providing medical care to a diverse ethnic and cultural population.
• Excellent assessment and communication skills.
• Possesses good time management skills needed to meet aggressive deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to consistently uphold the Core Principles of Cenikor's Culture:
• oDemonstrate mission of service to our clients
• oPositive, respectful communication with both staff and clients
• oDemonstrate self-motivation and perseverance to achieve goals
• oRole model appropriate, professional behaviors including appropriate client boundaries
• oWork effectively as part of a team, helping to set up others for success

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years nursing experience preferably in providing care for individuals with alcohol and substance abuse, mental health and chemical dependency treatment.