Manager of Nursing, Crisis Recovery Center

Riveon Mental Health and Recovery; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Riveon Mental Health and Recovery in Lorain, OH seeks a Manager of Nursing to lead the Crisis Recovery Center and related programs. The role uses trauma-informed care to promote healing in a compassionate, stigma-free environment and ensures quality, compliant service delivery.

Responsibilities include coordinating schedules, developing policies, guiding staff, reporting to the Director of Crisis Services, and collaborating with case managers and treatment teams to coordinate physical and mental

Qualifications

• Must hold OH RN license.
• BSN or higher preferred.
• Experience with severely mentally disabled persons preferred.
• Prior supervisory and leadership experience preferred.
• Computer skills including Windows and Word required.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.
• Travel requires valid OH driver's license and insurance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates as an integrated team by sharing information and results.
• Develops, engages and empowers personnel to fulfill their potential.
• Coordinates CRC staff schedules and addresses coverage issues.
• Assists in policy development and program operations; coordinates with other Agency programs.
• Participates in quality improvement plans and leadership team meetings.
• Manages HR tasks: staffing plans, performance evaluations, and hiring.
• Communicates with case managers and treatment teams regarding client care.
• Coordinates linkages with community providers for continuity of care.
• Completes documentation for service delivery and required reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Trauma-informed care knowledge

Communication skills

Education

RN license in Ohio

BSN degree or higher

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Word

Job description

Description

POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

The Manager of Nursing helps promote the overall physical and mental health of clients. This role utilizes the Trauma-Informed Care approach to promote healing in a safe, stigma-free environment with compassion for all people. This position provides leadership and operational guidance for all staff within the Crisis Recovery Center and other programs within the agency as assigned. This position manages in accordance with the organization’s Strategic Plan, policies, procedures and standards from accrediting, licensing, and payor organizations. The position has general responsibility for development of service delivery systems that meet the needs of consumers, customers, constituents, and the community.

Essential Job Functions

• Collaborates as an integrated team by sharing information, best practices and results openly.
• Builds and retains a talented workforce by developing, engaging and empowering personnel to fulfill their potential.
• Coordinates CRC staff schedules. Addresses coverage issues (call offs, schedule changes, vacations, etc.)
• Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the CRC program, assesses community needs, and coordinates operations of the program with other Agency programs and departments.
• Responsible for self-development and supports a learning environment.
• Demonstrates progressive leadership and effective management.
• Accountable and responsible to the achievement of organizational and financial goals.
• Participates in quality improvement plans.
• Contributes to the development of position descriptions for new CRC positions and makes recommendations regarding staffing needs in collaboration with the Director of Nursing and the Director of Crisis Services.
• In conjunction with Director of Crisis Services assumes responsibility for the human resource component of the CRC staff; including staffing plans, position request and descriptions, staff performance evaluations, productivity requirements, documentation, recruiting and hiring, supervision and discipline.
• Participates as a member of the clinical leadership team. Attends regular meetings with coordinators, prescribers, etc.
• Communicates with case managers, counselors, clinical supervisors, and other members of the treatment team relevant information concerning care of clients, especially those dealing with multiple physical/mental health care problems.
• Collaborates and coordinates linkages with agencies and treatment providers in the community for continued physical/mental health care.
• Conducts and monitors staff training and development.
• Completes all necessary documentation to service delivery. Provides written communication for necessary services inside and outside the agency.
• Attends required staff meetings.
• Reacts to change and stress productively.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

To perform the essential functions of this job, after an orientation period, the employee must possess the following: a working knowledge of Riveon Policy and Procedures, including sensitivity and adherence to clients' rights, confidentiality, and health and safety issues. Must exhibit sensitivity to different cultures.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work is provided in an office setting or other program areas as required must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Due to the extensive computer work this individual must be able to sit for extended periods of time and operate required equipment.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Must be licensed in the State of Ohio as a Registered Nurse.
• A BSN degree or higher is preferred.
• Experience working with severely mentally disabled persons preferred.
• Prior supervisory and leadership experience is preferred.
• Computer skills including familiarity with Windows and Word applications required.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.
• The necessity for travel in this job requires that the employee possess a valid Ohio driver's license, have proof of adequate personal automobile insurance, and use of a personal vehicle.
• Favorable references and/or evaluations are required.
• Candidates with educational backgrounds and training in trauma-informed and/or trauma-specific services, a plus.