Nurse Manager

Newport Healthcare; Bethlehem (CT); On-site; USD 104,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Healthcare seeks a Nursing Manager to lead on-site nursing staff, ensure compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and regulations, and coordinate with Medical Director and Psychiatry leadership. The role includes delegating shifts, conducting chart audits, addressing medication errors, and maintaining incident reports with the admissions team.

The ideal candidate has an RN license, at least two years of nursing experience, and at least one year of management or supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state you are applying for.
• Minimum of two years of prior nursing experience preferred.
• Minimum of one year management/supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between nursing team and Medical Director/Directory of Psychiatry.
• Delegate shift-specific responsibilities to maximize efficiency and accuracy in provision of nursing care.
• Perform two to four clinical shifts monthly and fill in for nurses who are on vacation or call out.
• Perform weekly chart audits and address missing or erroneous documentation.
• Review medication error reports and internal incident reports related to medications.
• Complete compliance-related nursing documentation and treatment plans when indicated.
• Compile and distribute reports as required.
• Liaise with local pharmacies regarding payment issues and communicate with admissions staff when issues arise.
• Perform phlebotomy when ordered by MD and coordinate with Quest for pickup.
• Uphold Newport Healthcare policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical oversight

Education

RN license

Job description

What You’ll Do

The Nursing Manager provides oversight and instructions for on-site nursing staff. The Nursing Manager is expected to perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the mission and core values of Newport Healthcare and comply with all policies and procedures, OSHA, HIPAA, local, state, and federal regulations.

• Act as liaison between nursing team and Medical Director/Directory of Psychiatry.
• Delegate shift-specific responsibilities to maximize efficiency and accuracy in provision of
• Perform two to four (2-4) clinical shifts monthly and fill in for nurses who take vacation/call out, as well as stepping in to perform clinical duties if team is short staffed.
• Perform chart audits on a weekly basis and address any missing or erroneous documentation immediately.
• Review all medication error reports and internal incident reports related to medications.
• Completion of all compliance-related nursing documentation and treatment plans when indicated that RN may complete.
• Compile and distribute reports as required.
• Act as liaison with local pharmacies regarding any payment issues and communicate with admissions staff when issues arise.
• Phlebotomy when ordered by MD and communicate with Quest regarding pickup.
• Uphold all policies and procedures of Newport Healthcare.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You’ll Do

The Nursing Manager provides oversight and instructions for on-site nursing staff. The Nursing Manager is expected to perform all job responsibilities in alignment with the mission and core values of Newport Healthcare and comply with all policies and procedures, OSHA, HIPAA, local, state, and federal regulations.

• Act as liaison between nursing team and Medical Director/Directory of Psychiatry.
• Delegate shift-specific responsibilities to maximize efficiency and accuracy in provision of
• nursing care.
• Perform two to four (2-4) clinical shifts monthly and fill in for nurses who take vacation/call out, as well as stepping in to perform clinical duties if team is short staffed.
• Perform chart audits on a weekly basis and address any missing or erroneous documentation immediately.
• Review all medication error reports and internal incident reports related to medications.
• Completion of all compliance-related nursing documentation and treatment plans when indicated that RN may complete.
• Compile and distribute reports as required.
• Act as liaison with local pharmacies regarding any payment issues and communicate with admissions staff when issues arise.
• Phlebotomy when ordered by MD and communicate with Quest regarding pickup.
• Uphold all policies and procedures of Newport Healthcare.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Essential Duties

• Act as liaison between nursing team and Medical Director/Directory of Psychiatry.
• Delegate shift-specific responsibilities to maximize efficiency and accuracy in provision of
• nursing care.
• Perform two to four (2-4) clinical shifts monthly and fill in for nurses who take vacation/call out, as well as stepping in to perform clinical duties if team is short staffed.
• Perform chart audits on a weekly basis and address any missing or erroneous documentation immediately.
• Review all medication error reports and internal incident reports related to medications.
• Completion of all compliance-related nursing documentation and treatment plans when indicated that RN may complete.
• Compile and distribute reports as required.
• Act as liaison with local pharmacies regarding any payment issues and communicate with admissions staff when issues arise.
• Phlebotomy when ordered by MD and communicate with Quest regarding pickup.
• Uphold all policies and procedures of Newport Healthcare.
• Perform other duties as assigned

What Makes You a Great Fit

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Current RN license in the state in which you are applying required.
• Minimum of two years of prior nursing experience preferred.
• Minimum of one year management/supervisory experience preferred.

Additional Details

pay range for this position is $104,000 - $ 139,000 based on licensure and experience.